Which Data Supports the Nurse's Assessment That a Newborn with Acute

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which data supports the nurse's assessment that a newborn with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is improving?

• A)Increased PaCO₂
• B)Oxygen saturation of 92%
• C)Pulmonary vascular resistance increases
• D)Thick secretions from the respiratory tract

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