Multiple Choice
A patient is placed on 50% oxygen by mask with some relief of her dyspnea. Another arterial blood gas is obtained to evaluate lung function, which shows a PaO2 of 120 mm Hg. If the previous PaO2 on room air was 85 mm Hg, has lung function improved from the previous assessment?
A) Yes
B) No
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