A patient suspected of developing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is experiencing anxiety and agitation due to increasing hypoxemia and dyspnea. A nurse would implement which of the following interventions to improve oxygenation and provide comfort for the patient? a) Force fluids for the next 24 hours b) Administer small doses of pancuronium (Pavulon) c) Position the patient in the prone position d) Assist the patient up to a chair

A patient suspected of developing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is experiencing anxiety and agitation due to increasing hypoxemia and dyspnea. A nurse would implement which of the following interventions to improve oxygenation and provide comfort for the patient?

a) Force fluids for the next 24 hours
b) Administer small doses of pancuronium (Pavulon)
c) Position the patient in the prone position
d) Assist the patient up to a chair

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