Which of the Following Pulmonary Changes Are Associated with ARDS

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pulmonary changes are associated with ARDS?
1) Abnormal surfactant
2) Interstitial edema
3) Decreased shunt
4) Narrowing of the alveolar-capillary membrane

• A)1, 2
• B)3, 4
• C)1, 3
• D)1, 2, 3

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