A patient diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is restless and has a low oxygen saturation level. If the patient’s condition does not improve and the oxygen saturation level continues to decrease what procedure will the nurse expect to assist with in order to assist the patient to breathe easier? a) Increase oxygen administration b) Administer a large dose of furosemide (Lasix) IVP stat c) Schedule the patient for pulmonary surgery d) Intubate the patient and control breathing with mechanical ventilation
A patient diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is restless and has a low oxygen saturation level. If the patient’s condition does not improve and the oxygen saturation level continues to decrease what procedure will the nurse expect to assist with in order to assist the patient to breathe easier?
a) Increase oxygen administration
b) Administer a large dose of furosemide (Lasix) IVP stat
c) Schedule the patient for pulmonary surgery
d) Intubate the patient and control breathing with mechanical ventilation
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