Which actions should the nurse initiate to reduce the risk for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) ?
A) Obtain arterial blood gases daily.
B) Provide a "sedation holiday" daily.
C) Elevate the head of the bed to at least 30°.
D) Give prescribed pantoprazole (Protonix) .
E) Provide oral care with chlorhexidine (0.12%) solution daily.
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