Which actions are essential for the nurse caring for a mechanically ventilated client to prevent ventilator acquired pneumonia VAP )? Select all that apply?

- Maintain the head of the bed at 30-45 degrees
- Pause sedation daily to assess weaning readiness
-Perform oral care w/ chlorhexidine solution
-Place a manual resuscitation bad at the bedside

When caring for a client requiring mechanical ventilation, the nurse should monitor respiratory status and airway patency (eg, breath sounds, insertion depth of endotracheal tube), maintain an appropriate level of sedation, assess for weaning readiness, prevent ventilator-associated infection (eg, oral care with chlorhexidine, head of the bed at 30-45 degrees), and implement safety measures (eg, emergency equipment at bedside, ventilator alarms on).

Which actions will the nurse take to prevent ventilator

Sterile technique is used during endotracheal suctioning to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Strict hand washing is helpful in prevention of infectious complications such as VAP. Oral hygiene is used to prevent VAP.

Which intervention would the nurse implement to prevent development of ventilator

Which intervention should the nurse perform to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)? Elevate the head of the bed 25 degrees. Avoid administering histamine-receptor blockers.

Which intervention is the most important in the prevention of ventilator acquired pneumonia?

When appropriate, using noninvasive mask ventilation is still one of the best ways to prevent VAP, particularly when treating patients with COPD.

What are the nursing interventions for mechanical ventilation?

Interventions for Ineffective Airway Clearance for Mechanical Ventilation. Turn the client every 2 hours. Turning mobilizes secretions and helps prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia. Institute airway suctioning as indicated based on the presence of adventitious breath sounds and/or increased ventilatory pressure.