Which Evidence-Based Intervention Should the Nurse Use to Prevent Pneumonia

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which evidence-based intervention should the nurse use to prevent pneumonia in the patient receiving mechanical ventilation?

• A) Aseptic technique when performing oral hygiene
• B) Administration of an H₂ antagonist to prevent peptic ulcers
• C) Elevation of the head of the bed to 15 degrees to prevent aspiration
• D) Changing the ventilator circuit daily

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Definitions:

Problem-focused Coping

A stress management strategy that involves directly addressing the cause of stress in a proactive manner.

Reinforced

Reinforcement is a process in behavioral psychology where a behavior becomes more likely to occur in the future due to the consequences it produces.

Endocrine System

A network of glands that produce and release hormones into the bloodstream to control various body functions.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, often released in response to stress and low blood-glucose concentration, playing an important role in the body's fight-or-flight response.