The client is experiencing severe shortness of breath, but is not cyanotic. What lab value would the nurse review in an attempt to understand this phenomenon?

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Haemoglobin and haematocrit are important indicators of the amount of oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. If the levels are low, the client may not have enough oxygen in their blood, leading to shortness of breath.

The Client Is Experiencing Severe Shortness of Breath, but Is