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A client has the following arterial blood gas values: pH, 7.52; PaO2, 50 mm Hg; PaCO2, 28 mm Hg; HCO3ˆ’, 24 mEq/L. Based upon the client's PaO2, which of the following conclusions would be accurate?

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Rationale: A PaO2 of 50 mm Hg indicates severe hypoxia (normal is 75–100 mm Hg), requiring urgent oxygen therapy. It poses significant risk and is not normal or manageable with low concentrations.

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