The Nurse Caring for Mechanically Ventilated Clients Uses Best Practices

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse caring for mechanically ventilated clients uses best practices to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia.What actions are included in this practice? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Adherence to proper hand hygiene
• B) Administering anti-ulcer medication
• C) Elevating the head of the bed
• D) Providing oral care per protocol
• E) Suctioning the client on a regular schedule

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The act of replacing an original party in a contract with a new party, with the consent of all involved, effectively creating a new contract.

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A duty or commitment that has been legally recognized and must be fulfilled as previously agreed or contracted.

Novation

The act of replacing an old obligation with a new one, thereby extinguishing the original obligation.

Consideration

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