A patient has arrived in the emergency department with suspected acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The nurse should anticipate which of the following:
A) Prepare to assist with intubating the patient.
B) Set up oxygen at 3 L/NP.
C) Consult physiotherapy.
D) Set 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 are used to treat ARDS, the priority is to secure the airway.
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