A client is receiving supplemental oxygen. When determining the effectiveness of oxygen therapy, which arterial blood gas value is most important?
a) Partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2)
b) Bicarbonate (HCO3-)
c) Partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO2)
d) pH
Answer: Partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO2)
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