What Characteristic of a Patient with ARDS Suggests That the Use

question 21

Multiple Choice

What characteristic of a patient with ARDS suggests that the use of inhaled nitric oxide might be useful?

• A)elevated CO₂ levels in arterial blood gases
• B)severe elevation of pulmonary vascular resistance
• C)severe increases in the work of breathing
• D)bronchoconstriction as evidenced by wheezing

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