Which of the Following Pathophysiologic Changes Seen in ARDS Is

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pathophysiologic changes seen in ARDS is responsible for the decrease in available surface area for gas exchange?

• A) Hyperinflation of the lungs
• B) Decreased right ventricular cardiac output
• C) Pulmonary hypertension
• D) Obliteration of small precapillary vessels

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