After nearly drowning a 2-year-old developed acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which of the following should the nurse assess the patient for?
a. Decreased heart rate
b. Increased lung compliance
c. Increased surfactant production
d. Hypoxemia
ANS: D
The child diagnosed with ARDS will experience severe hypoxemia, an elevated heart rate, and decreased lung compliance. Surfactant production is not affected in ARDS.
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