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An adult's hemoglobin is 98% saturated with oxygen, but arterial oxygen content is decreased. Cause:
A anemia
B an arteriovenous shunt
C hemoglobinopathy
D high-altitude hypoxia
E pulmonary diffusion defect
I was thinking High altitude hypoxia, bc with high altitude ur PA02 goes down and consequently Pa02 goes down., now body response would be to increase the Hb to compensate for the low 02. what do u guys think?? thanks
A anemia
B an arteriovenous shunt
C hemoglobinopathy
D high-altitude hypoxia
E pulmonary diffusion defect
I was thinking High altitude hypoxia, bc with high altitude ur PA02 goes down and consequently Pa02 goes down., now body response would be to increase the Hb to compensate for the low 02. what do u guys think?? thanks