What does an intrapulmonary shunting value of 35% indicate?
A) Normal gas exchange of venous blood
B) An abnormal finding indicative of a shunt-producing disorder
C) A serious and potentially life-threatening condition
D) Metabolic alkalosis

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A shunt greater than 10% is considered abnormal and indicative of a shunt-producing disorder.A shunt greater than 30% is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that requires pulmonary intervention.

What Does an Intrapulmonary Shunting Value of 35% Indicate