The basic underlying pathophysiology of acute respiratory distress syndrome results from:
a. a decrease in the number of white blood cells available.
b. damage to the right mainstem bronchus.
c. damage to the type II pneumocytes, which produce surfactant.
d. decreased capillary permeability.
C
Acute respiratory distress syndrome results in damage to the pneumocytes, increased capillary permeability, and noncardiogenic pulmonary edema.
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