A Patients Arterial PO₂ Is 20 Mm Hg

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patients arterial pO₂ is 20 mm Hg. Which of the following neurological effects is most likely in this patient?

• A)Agitation and nervousness
• B)Normal responsiveness
• C)Comatose or unresponsive
• D)Somnolent but responsive to stimuli

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