A Nurse Caring for a Ventilator-Dependent Patient Will Incorporate Which

A nurse caring for a ventilator-dependent patient will incorporate which of the following best practices recommended by the IHI into the care plan, to reduce the incidence of health acquired infections (HAIs) ?

A) Continue to keep patient sedated to reduce anxiety.
B) Instill eye drops to reduce dryness.
C) Administer medication to reduce the likelihood of peptic ulcer disease.
D) Elevate the head of the bed 15 degrees to prevent pneumonia.