Which of the following conditions contribute to the development of hypoxemia in a patient with pulmonary emboli?
1) Cardiogenic shock
2) Destruction of lung parenchyma
3) Intrapulmonary shunt
4) Mismatch

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1) Cardiogenic shock can cause decreased cardiac output and decreased oxygen delivery to the body, leading to hypoxemia.
3) Intrapulmonary shunt occurs when blood flows through the lungs without adequate oxygenation, leading to hypoxemia.
4) Mismatch occurs when ventilation and perfusion are not properly matched in the lungs, leading to areas of poor oxygenation and hypoxemia. Destruction of lung parenchyma (2) can also contribute to hypoxemia, but it is not listed as an option in any of the choices.

Which of the Following Conditions Contribute to the Development of Hypoxemia