The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient

question 30

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a patient.Which assessment would cue the nurse to the potential of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) ?

• A) Increased oxygen saturation via pulse oximetry
• B) Increased peak inspiratory pressure on the ventilator
• C) Normal chest radiograph with enlarged cardiac structures
• D) PaO₂/FiO₂ ratio >300

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Consumer Price Index

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Consumer Price Index

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