A patient has low blood oxygen levels although the patients blood is circulating properly. Which is most likely functioning improperly?

The most likely issue causing low blood oxygen levels in this patient is a problem with the patient's respiratory system. This could be due to conditions such as asthma, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or a pulmonary embolism. In these cases, the lungs are not able to properly take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide, leading to decreased oxygen levels in the blood.