A Patient with ARDS Requires Mechanical Ventilation

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient with ARDS requires mechanical ventilation. The nurse recognizes that fluid accumulation is a potential problem that may make it difficult to assess his _____.​

• A) ​weight
• B) ​temperature
• C) ​kcalorie intake
• D) ​fluid intake
• E) ​heart rate

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