The nurse suspects the client may be developing ARDS. Which assessment data confirm the dx of ARDS?

The nurse suspects the client may be developing ARDS. Which assessment data confirm the dx of ARDS?



a. low arterial oxygen when administering high concentration O2
b. the client has dyspnea and tachycardia and is feeling anxious
c. bilateral breath sounds clear and pulse oximeter reading of 95%
d. the client has jugular vein distention and frothy sputum






Answer: A