A critical care nurse is aware of the high incidence and prevalence of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in high-acuity settings. In order to reduce patients' risks of developing VAP, what intervention should the nurse prioritize?
A) Provide frequent, thorough mouth care.
B) Auscultate the patient's lungs at least every 6 hours.
C) Administer prophylactic intravenous antibiotics as ordered.
D) Maintain the patient in a supine position whenever possible.
Question 2
An older adult patient has experienced a severe exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and requires mechanical ventilation. Which of the following settings will be specified by the primary care provider? Select all that apply.
A) Fraction of inspired oxygen
B) Respiratory rate
C) Tidal volume
D) Positive end expiratory pressure
E) CO2 saturation level
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