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ANCC Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Prep

Category - Pulmonary

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Which nursing goal would be appropriate for a client with sepsis who has developed acute respiratory distress syndrome?
  1. To decrease the inflammatory response of the sepsis cascade
  2. To prevent hypoxia associated with increased alveolar-capillary membrane permeability
  3. To increase the intravascular volume, so as to maintain cardiac output and sustain blood pressure
  4. To prepare the client and family members for anticipated surgery to remove the damaged lung tissue
Explanation
Answer - B - The primary and priority concern for a client with acute respiratory distress syndrome is maintaining oxygenation and preventing hypoxia.
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