Question

Which intervention would the nurse implement to prevent development of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in the intensive care unit?

1
Promote early exercise and mobility.
2
Perform hand washing during suctioning.
3
Drain collected ventilator tubing water toward the patient.
4
Maintain the head of the bed at a minimum of 20 degrees.

Answer 1

decrease oxygen consumption

increase patient-ventilator

synchrony

and then reduce the pain/ increase comfort

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