Which statement is true regarding hypoxemia?
a. Hypoxemia results in the increased oxygenation of arterial blood.
b. Respiratory alterations cause hypoxemia.
c. Hypoxemia results in the decreased oxygenation of tissue cells.
d. Various system changes cause hypoxemia.
Answer: b. Respiratory alterations cause hypoxemia.
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