61. A patient is admitted to the ICU with acute respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation. What is the critical nursing intervention to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)?
A.
Supine positioning
B.
Elevate head of bed 30-45 degrees, daily sedation holidays, oral care with chlorhexidine, and DVT/stress ulcer prophylaxis
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C.
Frequent suctioning only
D.
Allowing patient to self-extubate
📖 Additional Information
Supine positioning
Elevate head of bed 30-45 degrees, daily sedation holidays, oral care with chlorhexidine, and DVT/stress ulcer prophylaxis
