Critically Ill Patients on a Ventilator Are at Risk for Ventilator-Associated

question 5

Multiple Choice

Critically ill patients on a ventilator are at risk for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) .Sources of VAP include: (Select all that apply. )

• A)bacteria in the oral pharynx.
• B)dental plaque.
• C)chlorhexidine rinses.
• D)frequent oral hygiene.

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