The nurse monitoring a client with adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) would closely assess for
a. atelectasis.
b. cor pulmonale.
c. pneumonia.
d. pulmonary edema.
D
The hallmark of ARDS is increased permeability of the pulmonary endothelium and alveolar epithelium, with resultant movement of fluid into the interstitial and alveolar spaces. This leads to the development of pulmonary edema, which decreases lung compliance and impairs oxygen transport.
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