medium · NCLEX-RN Physiological Adaptation
A client with ARDS is being treated with a conservative fluid management strategy.
Which finding indicates the strategy is effective?
- Development of peripheral edema in the lower extremities.
- A rapid weight gain of 2 kg over 24 hours.
- A central venous pressure (CVP) of 15 mmHg.
- Clearer lung sounds and a decrease in required FiO2.
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