Which Actions Should the Nurse Initiate to Reduce the Risk

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which actions should the nurse initiate to reduce the risk for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) ?

• A) Obtain arterial blood gases daily.
• B) Provide a "sedation holiday" daily.
• C) Elevate the head of the bed to at least 30°.
• D) Give prescribed pantoprazole (Protonix).
• E) Provide oral care with chlorhexidine (0.12%) solution daily.

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