The nurse educator prepares to speak to a group of nursing students about direct and indirect insults to the lungs that may lead to the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which conditions will the nurse include in the teaching session? Select all that apply.

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A)ARDS is a severe form of acute respiratory failure that occurs in response to pulmonary or systemic insults. Such insults include, but are not limited to, sepsis, pulmonary infections, saltwater inhalation, and drug overdose. A fractured humerus is not a risk factor for the development of ARDS.
B)ARDS is a severe form of acute respiratory failure that occurs in response to pulmonary or systemic insults. Such insults include, but are not limited to, sepsis, pulmonary infections, saltwater inhalation, and drug overdose. A fractured humerus is not a risk factor for the development of ARDS.
C)ARDS is a severe form of acute respiratory failure that occurs in response to pulmonary or systemic insults. Such insults include, but are not limited to, sepsis, pulmonary infections, saltwater inhalation, and drug overdose. A fractured humerus is not a risk factor for the development of ARDS.
D)ARDS is a severe form of acute respiratory failure that occurs in response to pulmonary or systemic insults. Such insults include, but are not limited to, sepsis, pulmonary infections, saltwater inhalation, and drug overdose. A fractured humerus is not a risk factor for the development of ARDS.
E)ARDS is a severe form of acute respiratory failure that occurs in response to pulmonary or systemic insults. Such insults include, but are not limited to, sepsis, pulmonary infections, saltwater inhalation, and drug overdose. A fractured humerus is not a risk factor for the development of ARDS.

The Nurse Educator Prepares to Speak to a Group of Nursing