The normal range for arterial-to-end-tidal partial pressure of carbon dioxide [P₍ₐ₋ₑₜ₎CO₂] is which of the following?
A) 2-4 mm Hg
B) 4-6 mm Hg
C) 6 -8 mm Hg
D) 8-10 mm Hg

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The arterial-to-end-tidal partial pressure of carbon dioxide[P₍ₐ₋ₑₜ₎CO₂] for tidal breathing should be approximately 4-6 mm Hg.

The Normal Range for Arterial-To-End-Tidal Partial Pressure of Carbon Dioxide