Susan had heart surgery in October and during the surgery,by accident,the surgeon damaged one of her phrenic nerves leading to paralysis of half of her diaphragm.The following day,lab values will indicate that her arterial PO₂ is decreased.

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Paralysis of half of the diaphragm can lead to decreased ventilation, decreased oxygenation, and an increased CO2 level. This can be reflected in the lab values, such as the arterial PO₂, which may be decreased.

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