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A patient with a severe infection develops acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The primary pathological feature of ARDS is:

A. Bronchospasm.
B. Massive pulmonary edema and severe hypoxemia due to capillary-alveolar membrane damage.
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C. Chronic airway inflammation.
D. Alveolar wall destruction.

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  • Bronchospasm.
  • Massive pulmonary edema and severe hypoxemia due to capillary-alveolar membrane damage.
  • Chronic airway inflammation.
  • Alveolar wall destruction.

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