A low PaO2 on ABG primarily indicates:
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Correct answer: Arterial hypoxemia
Low PaO2 indicates hypoxemia, reflecting inadequate oxygenation of arterial blood. It may result from ventilation-perfusion mismatch or lung disease.
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