What Would Be the Proper Classification for a 70-Year-Old Male

question 9

Multiple Choice

What would be the proper classification for a 70-year-old male with a PaO₂ of 55 mmHg?

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

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Antecedent

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Pure Hypothetical

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Premise

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