Breathing 100% O₂, a patient has a PaO₂-PaO₂ of 60 mm Hg. Based on this information, what might you conclude? A) The patient has severe hypoxemia. B) The patient has an excessive work of breathing. C) The patient has acceptable oxygenation. D) The patient has inadequate ventilation.

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The patient has acceptable oxygenation because the PaO2-PaO2 is 60 mm Hg, which is within the normal range of 50-100 mm Hg.

Breathing 100% O2, a Patient Has a PaO2-PaO2 of 60

Breathing 100% O₂, a Patient Has a PaO₂-PaO₂ of 60