The nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is receiving mechanical ventilation. Which of the following nursing measures are implemented in an effort to reduce the patient’s risk of developing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)? a) Maintaining the patient in a high Fowler’s position b) Cleaning the patient’s mouth with chlorhexidine daily c) Turning and repositioning the patient every 4 hours d) Ensuring that the patient remains sedated while intubated
The nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is receiving mechanical ventilation. Which of the following nursing measures are implemented in an effort to reduce the patient’s risk of developing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)?
a) Maintaining the patient in a high Fowler’s position
b) Cleaning the patient’s mouth with chlorhexidine daily
c) Turning and repositioning the patient every 4 hours
d) Ensuring that the patient remains sedated while intubated