Question

The pathogenesis of adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) involves which of the following? (Select all that apply.) Injury to the alveolar-capillary membrane Increased alveolar-capillary permeability Decreased lung compliance Alveolar wall thickening Collapse of the lung

Answer 1

Answer:

Injury to the alveolar-capillary membrane  

Increased alveolar-capillary permeability  

Decreased lung compliance

Explanation:

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a serious health problem that affects the lungs, which is caused by significative amounts of fluid that fill the air sacs. ARDS may be caused by distinct conditions such as, for example, pneumonia, sepsis, and traumatic injury. ARDS is a type of respiratory failure that results in decreased oxygen levels and increased carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration into the bloodstream.