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To Decrease the Risk for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia, Which of the Following

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To decrease the risk for ventilator-associated pneumonia, which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care for a client who requires intubation and mechanical ventilation?

To decrease the risk for ventilator-associated pneumonia, which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care for a client 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 45 degrees.
D) Give enteral feedings at no more than 10 mL/hour.

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