The etiology of noncardiogenic pulmonary edema in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is related to damage to the:
a. alveolar-capillary membrane.
b. left ventricle.
c. mainstem bronchus.
d. trachea.
A
Damage to the alveolar-capillary membrane results in noncardiogenic pulmonary edema. None of the other responses apply.
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