When caring for a patient who developed ARDS as a result of a gram-negative urinary infection that became systemic,the nurse is asked by the patient's family how a urinary tract infection could cause lung damage.What is the best response to the family members?

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Serious infections, such as a gram-negative urinary infection, can cause the body's inflammatory and immune systems to react abnormally with lung tissue. This can lead to the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) which is characterized by lung damage and difficulty breathing. In ARDS, the lungs become inflamed, and fluid accumulates in the air sacs, making it difficult for oxygen to pass from the lungs into the bloodstream.

When Caring for a Patient Who Developed ARDS as a Result