Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
The nurse suspects the client may be developing ARDS. Which assessment data confirm the diagnosis of ARDS?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Refractory hypoxemia (A) despite high oxygen confirms ARDS. Dyspnea/tachycardia (B) are nonspecific, clear sounds/95% SpO2 (C) are normal, and JVD/sputum (D) suggest heart failure.