The patient is admitted with shortness of breath and chest discomfort.Which of the following laboratory values could account for the patient's symptoms?

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The concentration of hemoglobin reflects the patient's capacity to carry oxygen.Normal hemoglobin levels range from 10 to 18 g/100 mL (135 to 180 g/L)in men and from 12 to 16 g/100 mL (120 to 160 g/L)in women.A hemoglobin level of 8.0 (80 g/L)is low and indicates a decreased ability to deliver oxygen to meet bodily needs.All other values listed are considered normal.

The Patient Is Admitted with Shortness of Breath and Chest