Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a client who develops increasing dyspnea and hypoxemia 2 days after having cardiac surgery. To determine whether the client has acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) or pulmonary edema caused by left ventricular failure, thenursewill anticipate assisting with which of the following actions?
A) Inserting a pulmonary artery catheter
B) Obtaining a ventilation-perfusion scan
C) Drawing blood for arterial blood gases
D) Positioning the client for a chest radiograph
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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