What Mechanism Has Been Found to Be Useful in Minimizing

question 22

Multiple Choice

What mechanism has been found to be useful in minimizing the development of pneumonia associated with intubated patients?

• A)elevation of the head of the bed
• B)frequent suctioning through the endotracheal tube
• C)maintaining the patient on severe fluid restriction
• D)use of tracheal gas insufflation

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