Which Nursing Goal Would Be Appropriate for a Client with Sepsis

Which nursing goal would be appropriate for a client with sepsis who has developed acute respiratory distress syndrome?

A) To decrease the inflammatory response of the sepsis cascade
B) To prevent hypoxia associated with increased alveolar-capillary membrane permeability
C) To increase the intravascular volume, so as to maintain cardiac output and sustain blood pressure
D) To prepare the client and family members for anticipated surgery to remove the damaged lung tissue