ATI RN
ATI Nur285 Med Surg Fall Exam Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who has an endotracheal tube and is receiving mechanical ventilation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia?
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Rationale: Brushing the client's teeth with a suction toothbrush every 12 hours is a key intervention to reduce the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Oral hygiene helps to decrease the accumulation of bacteria in the mouth, which could potentially be aspirated into the lungs and cause infection.
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