Your Patient Has a PaO₂ of 39 MmHg

question 3

Multiple Choice

Your patient has a PaO₂ of 39 mmHg.How would you classify this level of oxygenation?

• A)Mild hypoxemia
• B)Moderate hypoxemia
• C)Severe hypoxemia
• D)Depends on the FIO₂

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