Which of the Following Therapeutic Measures Would Be the Most

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following therapeutic measures would be the most effective in treating hypoxemia in the presence of intrapulmonary shunting associated with ARDS?

• A) Sedating the patient to blunt noxious stimuli
• B) Increasing the FiO₂ on the ventilator
• C) Administering positive-end expiratory pressure (PEEP)
• D) Restricting fluids to 500 mL per shift

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