Which of the following are acceptable indicators of hypoxemia for purposes of justifying home O₂therapy?
I.resting PaO₂ of 65 mm Hg (room air)
II.drop in Sao₂ below 89% during ambulation
III.resting arterial SaO₂ below 88% (room air)

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All listed indicators (resting PaO2 of 65 mm Hg on room air, drop in SaO2 below 89% during ambulation, and resting arterial SaO2 below 88% on room air) are acceptable indicators of hypoxemia for justifying home oxygen therapy.

Which of the Following Are Acceptable Indicators of Hypoxemia for Purposes