The nurse is providing care to a client who is diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).Which clinical manifestation does the nurse anticipate for this client who is experiencing hypoxia as a result of the ARDS diagnosis?

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A) Dyspnea is a clinical manifestation that clients experiencing hypoxia secondary to ARDS. Fluid and electrolyte imbalances occur due to the nutritional imbalances associated with ARDS. The nurse would expect tachycardia, not bradycardia, as a result of hypoxia.
B) Dyspnea is a clinical manifestation that clients experiencing hypoxia secondary to ARDS. Fluid and electrolyte imbalances occur due to the nutritional imbalances associated with ARDS. The nurse would expect tachycardia, not bradycardia, as a result of hypoxia.
C) Dyspnea is a clinical manifestation that clients experiencing hypoxia secondary to ARDS. Fluid and electrolyte imbalances occur due to the nutritional imbalances associated with ARDS. The nurse would expect tachycardia, not bradycardia, as a result of hypoxia.
D) Dyspnea is a clinical manifestation that clients experiencing hypoxia secondary to ARDS. Fluid and electrolyte imbalances occur due to the nutritional imbalances associated with ARDS. The nurse would expect tachycardia, not bradycardia, as a result of hypoxia.

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