Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement to decrease the client's risk for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
B,C,E
Rationale
Monitoring secretions, providing frequent oral care, and assessing extubation readiness reduce VAP risk by minimizing bacterial growth and ventilation duration.