In analyzing the results of a patient's blood gas analysis,the nurse will be most concerned about which of the following?
A) Arterial oxygen tension (PaO2) of 60 mm Hg
B) Arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2) of 91%
C) Arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2) of 47 mm Hg
D) Arterial bicarbonate level (HCO3-) of 27 mmol/L
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