Which laboratory finding indicates that the patient is likely to experience hypoxemia?

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Hemoglobin transports most oxygen and serves as a carrier for both oxygen and carbon dioxide.A hemoglobin level of 8.4 is dangerously low and puts the patient at risk of hypoxemia due to impaired oxygen carrying capacity of the blood.Glycosylated hemoglobin reflects the average blood sugar level for the last 6 weeks rather than oxygen carrying capacity.White blood cell count is a laboratory test to measure infection and is within normal range.Creatinine level of 0.8 mg/dL reflects normal kidney function.

Which Laboratory Finding Indicates That the Patient Is Likely to Experience