Analyses of gases in the alveolar air and systemic arterial blood were made on a patient and the following values were obtained: Alveolar air PO 2 = 100 mmHg; Systemic arterial blood PO 2 = 70 mmHg. Based on these values which one of the following statements is CORRECT?

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Analyses of gases in the alveolar air and systemic arterial blood were made on a patient and the following values were obtained: Alveolar air PO 2  = 100 mmHg; Systemic arterial blood PO 2  = 70 mmHg. Based on these values which one of the following statements is CORRECT?

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These values could be explained by a reduced diffusing capacity of the lungs for oxygen.

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These values are typical for a healthy person.

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The patient may have been hypoventilating.

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The patient may have been hyperventilating.

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