The Patient with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)would Exhibit Which

The patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) would exhibit which of the following symptoms?

A) Decreasing PaO₂ levels despite increased FiO₂ administration
B) Elevated alveolar surfactant levels
C) Increased lung compliance with increased FiO₂ administration
D) Respiratory acidosis associated with hyperventilation