The nurse is analyzing a patient's laboratory data. Which of the following values of PaO2 in an adult would be considered normal?
A) 75 mm Hg
B) 50 mm Hg
C) 35 mm Hg
D) 80 mm Hg
Ans: D
Feedback: The normal value of PaO2 in an adult patient is 80 to 100 mm Hg, which provides adequate oxygenation to the tissues.
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