The Nurse Is Attempting to Prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) in a Newly

Multiple Choice

The nurse is attempting to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in a newly intubated patient.Which activities would best support this goal?

A) Brushing teeth with chlorhexidine at least every 8 hours
B) Maintaining the endotracheal pressure at 10 cm H₂O
C) Positioning the patient flat during tube feedings
D) Repositioning the patient every 4 hours