A nurse is assessing a patient who has acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Impaired carbon dioxide elimination due to shunting.

Decreased pulmonary arterial pressure due to ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) mismatch.

Hypoxemia due to dead space.

Decreased pulmonary compliance due to stiffness.

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Correct Answer : A,D

Choice A rationale

In ARDS, impaired carbon dioxide elimination due to shunting can occur. Shunting refers to the diversion of blood from areas of the lung that are ventilated to areas that are not, leading to impaired gas exchange.

Choice B rationale

Decreased pulmonary arterial pressure due to ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) mismatch is not a typical finding in ARDS3.

Choice C rationale

Hypoxemia due to dead space is not a typical finding in ARDS. Dead space refers to areas of the lung that are ventilated but not perfused.

Choice D rationale

Decreased pulmonary compliance due to stiffness is a typical finding in ARDS. The lungs become stiff and less compliant due to the accumulation of fluid and inflammatory cells in the alveoli and interstitial space.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Finasteride, a medication used to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy, can cause several side effects, including a decrease in libido or sexual desire.

Choice B rationale

There’s no specific interaction between finasteride and grapefruit juice. Therefore, patients don’t need to avoid grapefruit juice when taking this medication.

Choice C rationale

Finasteride can actually cause a decrease in PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels. If a patient is having a PSA test, they should tell their doctor they are taking finasteride because it can affect the results.

Choice D rationale

It may take up to six months or more to see the full effects of finasteride. Therefore, patients should not expect to see a response within one week.

A. Frothy sputum. B. Dependent edema. C. Nocturnal polyuria. D. Jugular distention.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Frothy sputum is a common finding in patients with left-sided heart failure. This is due to fluid accumulation in the lungs (pulmonary edema), which can cause the sputum to become frothy.

Choice B rationale

Dependent edema is more commonly associated with right-sided heart failure. It occurs due to fluid accumulation in the systemic circulation, leading to swelling in the lower extremities.

Choice C rationale

Nocturnal polyuria can occur in heart failure, but it is not a specific sign of left-sided heart failure.

Choice D rationale

Jugular venous distention is a sign of right-sided heart failure, not left-sided heart failure. It occurs due to increased pressure in the right atrium, leading to visible distention of the jugular veins.

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