Patients receiving mechanical ventilation are usually turned every 2 hr to prevent which of the following?
1) Atelectasis
2) Secretion retention
3) Pressure sores
4) Hyperoxemia

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Patients receiving mechanical ventilation are turned every 2 hours primarily to prevent atelectasis (collapse of part or all of a lung), secretion retention (which can lead to pneumonia or other complications), and pressure sores (due to prolonged pressure on the skin from staying in one position for too long). Hyperoxemia (excess oxygen in the blood) is not directly prevented by turning the patient.

Patients Receiving Mechanical Ventilation Are Usually Turned Every 2 Hr