The Nurse Is Attempting to Prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) in a Newly

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse is attempting to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in a newly intubated patient.Which activities would best support this goal?

• A) Brushing teeth with chlorhexidine at least every 8 hours
• B) Maintaining the endotracheal pressure at 10 cm H₂O
• C) Positioning the patient flat during tube feedings
• D) Repositioning the patient every 4 hours

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Definitions:

Demand D1

A term that might be used in economic models or discussions to refer specifically to a particular demand curve or demand scenario.

Supply S1

Denotes a point or level of supply within a market for a specific good or service.

Equilibrium Wage

The wage rate at which the quantity of labor demanded equals the quantity of labor supplied; the market wage rate at which the labor market clears.

Labor Demand

The total amount of workers that employers are willing and able to hire at a given wage level in a certain time period.