Which of the Following Would Indicate Adequate Oxygenation for Adult

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would indicate adequate oxygenation for adult patients with chronic lung disease and an accompanying acute-on-chronic hypoxemia?
1) SaO₂ of 90% or higher
2) PaO₂ of 50 to 60 mm Hg
3) SaO₂ of 85% to 90%

• A)1 and 2 only
• B)2 and 3 only
• C)1 and 3 only
• D)1, 2, and 3

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