medium · NCLEX-RN Physiological Adaptation
Which physiological goal is the most important when managing a client with severe ARDS?
- Maintaining oxygenation while minimizing ventilator-induced lung injury.
- Aggressive fluid resuscitation to keep the MAP > 90 mmHg.
- Rapidly weaning the client from the ventilator within the first 24 hours.
- Achieving an arterial pH exactly between 7.35 and 7.45.
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