Which interventions should the nurse plan to help reduce a patient's risk of developing ventilator-associated pneumonia?. Select all that apply.
A) Brush the patient's teeth every 4 hours.
B) Regularly drain any accumulated water from ventilator tubing.
C) Place a nasogastric tube to keep the stomach decompressed.
D) Keep the head of the bed at 30 to 45 degrees.
E) Wash the hands before and after patient contact.
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