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.

ANS: C

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