Breathing 100% O₂, a Patient Has a PaO₂-PaO₂ of 60

question 31

Multiple Choice

Breathing 100% O₂, a patient has a PaO₂-PaO₂ of 60 mm Hg. Based on this information, what might you conclude?

• A) The patient has severe hypoxemia.
• B) The patient has an excessive work of breathing.
• C) The patient has acceptable oxygenation.
• D) The patient has inadequate ventilation.

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