Reasons for the shift in oropharyngeal flora in patients receiving invasive mechanical ventilation with endotracheal tubes include which of the following?

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The shift in flora is most likely due to a number of factors that compromise host defense mechanisms.These include comorbidities,malnutrition,reduced levels of mucosal immunoglobulin A,increased production of proteases,exposed and denuded mucous membranes,elevated airway pH,and an increased number of airway receptors for bacteria as a result of acute illness and previous antimicrobial use.

Reasons for the Shift in Oropharyngeal Flora in Patients Receiving