ACUTE RESP DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS) 2023( A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED) COMPLETE SOLUTION

ACUTE RESP DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS) 2023( A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED) COMPLETE SOLUTION ACUTE RESP DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS) 1. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is bathing the client diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The bed is in a high position with the opposite side rail in the low position. Which action should the nurse implement? 1. Demonstrate the correct technique for giving a bed bath.** 2. Encourage the UAP to put the bed in the lowest position. 3. Instruct the UAP to get another person to help with the bath. 4. Provide praise for performing the bath safely for the client and the UAP. 2. The client diagnosed with ARDS is transferred to the intensive care department and placed on a ventilator. Which intervention should the nurse implement first? 1. Confirm that the ventilator settings are correct. 2. Verify that the ventilator alarms are functioning properly. 3. Assess the respiratory status and pulse oximeter reading.** 4. Monitor the client’s arterial blood gas results. 3. The nurse suspects the client may be developing ARDS. Which assessment data confirm the diagnosis of ARDS? 1. Low arterial oxygen when administering high concentration of oxygen.** 2. The client has dyspnea and tachycardia and is feeling anxious. 3. Bilateral breath sounds clear and pulse oximeter reading is 95%. 4. The client has jugular vein distention and frothy sputum. 4. The client who smokes two (2) packs of cigarettes a day develops ARDS after a near-drowning. The client asks the nurse, “What is happening to me? Why did I get this?” Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate? 1. “Most people who almost drown end up developing ARDS.” 2. “Platelets and flu