In analyzing the results of a patient's blood gas analysis, the nurse will be most concerned about an
A) arterial oxygen tension (PaO2) of 60 mm Hg.
B) arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2) of 91%.
C) arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2) of 47 mm Hg.
D) arterial bicarbonate level (HCO3) of 27 mEq/L.
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