The nurse caring for a client admitted with septic shock is aware of the need to assess for the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).Which early clinical manifestation would indicate the development of ARDS?
A) Intercostal retractions
B) Cyanosis
C) Tachypnea
D) Tachycardia

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A) Dyspnea and tachypnea are early clinical manifestations of ARDS. As the distress progresses, the client would demonstrate an increasing respiratory rate, intercostal retractions, and use of accessory muscles, as well as tachycardia. Cyanosis is a late manifestation.
B) Dyspnea and tachypnea are early clinical manifestations of ARDS. As the distress progresses, the client would demonstrate an increasing respiratory rate, intercostal retractions, and use of accessory muscles, as well as tachycardia. Cyanosis is a late manifestation.
C) Dyspnea and tachypnea are early clinical manifestations of ARDS. As the distress progresses, the client would demonstrate an increasing respiratory rate, intercostal retractions, and use of accessory muscles, as well as tachycardia. Cyanosis is a late manifestation.
D) Dyspnea and tachypnea are early clinical manifestations of ARDS. As the distress progresses, the client would demonstrate an increasing respiratory rate, intercostal retractions, and use of accessory muscles, as well as tachycardia. Cyanosis is a late manifestation.

The Nurse Caring for a Client Admitted with Septic Shock