To decrease the risk for ventilator-associated pneumonia, which action will the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient who requires intubation and mechanical ventilation?
A) Avoid use of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) .
B) Suction every 2 hours.
C) Elevate head of bed to 30 to 45 degrees.
D) Give enteral feedings at no more than 10 mL/hr.
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