NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Questions for Med Surg Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has fine crackles at lung bases and the respirations are shallow at a rate of 28 breaths/minute. The client is restless and anxious. In addition to monitoring the arterial blood gas results, the nurse should do which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Administering humidified oxygen (
C) improves oxygenation in ARDS. Auscultating lungs (
D) monitors crackles and ventilation. Creatinine/BUN monitoring is unrelated to acute respiratory status. Sedatives may depress respiration.
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