The client has just been diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The nurse is aware that both acute lung injury (ALI) and ARDS clients will often require:
1. Mechanical ventilation.
2. Frequent suctioning.
3. Frequent ice chips.
4. A living will.
Mechanical ventilation.
Rationale: ALI and ARDS clients will likely require mechanical ventilation to support their respiratory status. While they may also require frequent suctioning, this is more client specific. Frequent ice chips and a living will are not necessary for ALI and ARDS clients.
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