Pearson - ARDS - NCLEX questions and answers graded A+ passed

Pearson - ARDS - NCLEXA. Multiple blood transfusions B. Systemic sepsis D. Pancreatitis - correct answer A client is diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The client's spouse asks the nurse what caused ARDS. Which etiology of indirect injury to the lungs should the nurse include in the response? (Select all that apply.) A. Multiple blood transfusions B. Systemic sepsis C. Fat embolism D. Pancreatitis E. Smoke inhalation A. Shortness of breath B. Rapid breathing E. Chest x-ray clear of infiltrates - correct answer The nurse is caring for a client with suspected acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which symptom of ARDS should the nurse anticipate will appear within 24 to 48 hours after the initial insult? (Select all that apply.) A. Shortness of breath B. Rapid breathing C. Arterial blood gases varying from normal limits D. Fluid imbalance E. Chest x-ray clear of infiltrates C. Notifying the healthcare provider - correct answer The nurse is caring for a client who had an episode of near-drowning 5 days ago. This morning, the nurse noted rhonchi in the lower lung lobes on auscultation. Which action by the nurse is best? A. Monitoring vital signs and oxygen saturation every 2 hours B. Documenting the findings as normal C. Notifying the healthcare provider D. Preparing for intubation D. Release of chemical mediators - correct answer A client is brought into the emergency department after aspirating on pureed foods at the long-term care facility. The nurse knows that which physiologic change can trigger acute respiratory distress syndrome? A. Intracellular edema B. Increased surfactant production