The nurse is planning care for a client diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)? Which of the following is not included in the management of this disorder?

1. Treating the underlying cause
2. Promoting gas exchange
3. Providing oxygen therapy
4. Promoting urine output


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The nursing management of ARDS includes facilitating oxygenation and ventilation, which is accomplished by treating the underlying cause, promoting gas exchange, and providing oxygen therapy. Promoting urine output is not part of the management of this disorder.

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1. Warm the sitz bath solution to slightly hot. 2. Replace sitz bath with a warm moist towel. 3. Ask for help before getting up after sitz bath. 4. Limit the duration of the sitz bath to 5 minutes.

Nursing

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Nursing