A Rapid Response Team (RRT) was called to the medical-surgical unit to evaluate a patient who was admitted 4 days ago with pneumonia. The primary nurse called the RRT team due to recognizing the following early clinical manifestations of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS): a. Bradycardia and increased work of breathing b. Respiratory distress and frothy sputum c. Dyspnea and tachypnea d. Cyanosis and apprehension

A Rapid Response Team (RRT) was called to the medical-surgical unit to evaluate a patient who was admitted 4 days ago with pneumonia. The primary nurse called the RRT team due to recognizing the following early clinical manifestations of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS): a. Bradycardia and increased work of breathing b. Respiratory distress and frothy sputum c. Dyspnea and tachypnea d. Cyanosis and apprehension

Microbiology for Surgical Technologists (MindTap Course List)

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781111306663

Author:Margaret Rodriguez, Paul Price

Publisher:Margaret Rodriguez, Paul Price

Chapter22: Emerging, Recurring, And Reappearing Diseases

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