RDS: Surfactant Physiology

RDS: Surfactant Physiology involves alterations in airway structure, gas exchange, or pulmonary vascular function. RDS pathophysiology includes changes in ventilation-perfusion matching, airway resistance, and pulmonary compliance. Connect RDS: Surfactant Physiology to bedside cues you will reassess first: vitals trends, work of breathing, perfusion, mentation, and pain or ischemic equivalents when relevant. NCLEX items often reward recognizing when subtle instability outweighs reassurance, then selecting nursing actions that protect airway, circulation, and neurologic status before routine tasks.