When planning care for a patient in the exudative phase of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which concept should the nurse keep in mind?
A) Microvascular endothelial damage only has occurred.
B) Alveolar epithelial damage only has occurred.
C) Both microvascular endothelial and alveolar epithelial damage have occurred.
D) The alveolar-capillary membrane is still intact.

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In the exudative phase of ARDS, both microvascular endothelial and alveolar epithelial damage occur, leading to increased permeability and fluid leakage into the alveoli.

When Planning Care for a Patient in the Exudative Phase