A Client Admitted for Difficulty Breathing Becomes Worse

question 25

Multiple Choice

A client admitted for difficulty breathing becomes worse.Which assessment findings indicate that the client has developed acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) ?

• A) Oxygen administered at 100%, PaO₂ 60
• B) Increased dyspnea
• C) Anxiety
• D) Chest pain
• E) Pitting pedal edema
• F) Clubbing of fingertips

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