Which of the following conditions is associated with a lack of response to increased FiO₂ in patients receiving positive-pressure ventilation?

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If the patient is receiving mechanical ventilation and has adequate alveolar ventilation, failure of the PaO₂ to respond to increased FiO₂ likely means that the hypoxemia is due to diffusion defect or shunt.

Which of the Following Conditions Is Associated with a Lack