A patient has been brought to the emergency department by the paramedics. The patient is suspected of having acute respiratory distress syndrome. What should the nurse anticipate?
A) Preparing to assist with intubating the patient
B) Setting up oxygen at 3 L/NP
C) Consulting physiotherapy
D) Setting up a nebulizer
Ans: A
Feedback: A patient who has ARDS usually requires mechanical ventilation with a higher-than-normal airway pressure. While oxygen, nebulizer, and physiotherapy will be used to treat ARDS, the priority is to secure the airway.
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