What increases as a result of pulmonary edema in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)? {Ans: ARDS is known to cause increased capillary permeability, thereby causing an influx of fluid such as serum and water to pool inside the alveoli leading to pulmonary edema}Which stressor triggers sickling? {Ans: Low temperature causes vasoconstriction, slowing blood flow, leading to RBC deoxygenation, which triggers sickling.}A patient expresses concern to an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) about not being able to complete an entire meal without experiencing acid reflux. The patient also reports new symptoms including chest pain and dysphagia. The APRN suspects that the patient might have cancer. Which type of cancer is the APRN concerned about? {Ans: The most common symptom of esophageal cancer is a problem swallowing (dysphagia), with a feeling like the food is stuck in the throat or chest or even choking on food. Some people get a feeling of pressure or burning in the chest.}Which two statements are true regarding myelodysplasia? {Ans: Although myelodysplasia is defined as a defect in the formation of the spinal cord, the term is also used to refer to anomalies of both the vertebral column and spinal cord. Birth defects