The patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) would exhibit which of the following symptoms?
a. Decreasing PaO2 levels despite increased FiO2 administration
b. Elevated alveolar surfactant levels
c. Increased lung compliance with increased FiO2 administration
d. Respiratory acidosis associated with hyperventilation
A
Patients with ARDS often have hypoxemia refractory to treatment. Surfactant levels are often diminished in ARDS. Compliance decreases in ARDS. In early ARDS, hyperventilation may occur along with respiratory alkalosis.
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