Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Performing oral care every 4 hours reduces bacterial growth in the oral cavity, lowering the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia.