A client has hypoxemia of pulmonary origin. What portion of arterial blood gas results is most useful in distinguishing between acute respiratory distress syndrome and acute respiratory failure?
a) Partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO2)
b) Partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2)
c) pH
d) Bicarbonate (HCO3-)
Answer: a) Partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO2)
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