Chest X-ray reveals diffuse bilateral infiltrates

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In a suspected case of ARDS, a patient's chest X-ray reveals diffuse bilateral infiltrates. The healthcare team is considering noncardiogenic pulmonary edema secondary to ARDS as the likely diagnosis. What is the primary effect of this type of pulmonary edema on lung function? Group of answer choices It improves lung elasticity, increasing inspiratory capacity It reduces lung compliance, making the lungs stiffer Diminishes surface tension, promoting atelectasis It increases the airway resistance due to secretion buildup.

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