A client admitted with multiple traumatic injuries receives massive fluid resuscitation. Later, the physician suspects that the client has aspirated stomach contents. The nurse knows that this client is at highest risk for:
a) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
b) bronchial asthma.
c) adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
d) renal failure.
Answer: c) adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
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