The nurse is assessing a patient who has been admitted with possible ARDS. What findings would distinguish ARDS from cardiogenic pulmonary edema?
a. increased WBC
b. increased troponin
c. increased myoglobin
d. increased BNP
Answer: D
The nurse is assessing a patient who has been admitted with possible ARDS. What findings would distinguish ARDS from cardiogenic pulmonary edema?
a. increased WBC
b. increased troponin
c. increased myoglobin
d. increased BNP