Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who requires mechanical ventilation. A client problem of decreased cardiac output from the positive pressure ventilator has been identified. What should the nurse include in the plan of care? Assess:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Hourly intake and output monitoring helps manage fluid balance, critical for maintaining cardiac output in ARDS patients on ventilators.