Which of the following arterial blood gas findings is seen in most patients with pulmonary embo-lism?

a. Hypercapnia
b. Hypoxemia
c. Low pH
d. Normal SaO2


ANS: B
Most patients with acute pulmonary embolism have hypoxemia and hypocapnia.

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