Which actions are essential for the nurse caring for a mechanically ventilated toprevent ventilator-acquired pneumonia (VAP) (Select all that apply)?(a) Keep the HOB elevated at least 30 degrees(b) Perform oral care every 12 hours(c) Prevent aspiration(d) Suction every 1-2 hours around the clock(e) Turn and reposition the patient every 2 hours(f) Prevent pressure ulcers around the mouth

The nurse is caring for a post-operative client at high risk for pneumonia. Which intervention would be most effective in the prevention of this complication?A. Passive range of motionB. Sequential compression devices (SCDs)C. Early ambulationD. Prophylactic antibiotics

A nurse is planning care for a client who has severe acute respiratory distresssyndrome (ARDS). Which actions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply).(a) Conservative fluid therapy and diuretics(b) Administer antiviral and antibiotics for every cause of ARDS(c) Assess lungs hourly and suction to maintain airway(d) Maintain intubation and mechanical ventilator supportDownloaded by DEE FAV ([email protected])lOMoARcPSD|12284552(e) Consider dietician and enteral nutrition and/or parenteral nutrition

The nurse is caring for the client diagnosed with ARDS who is on a ventilator. Which interventions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply  *1 pointAssess the client’s level of consciousness.Monitor the client’s urine output.Perform passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises.Maintain intravenous fluids as ordered.Place the client with the head of bed (HOB) flat.

Which of the following statements is not true about the role of the nurse in acute infectious respiratory conditions?Question 8Select one or more:a.Commence CPR immediatelyb.Support and reassure the parentsc.Be aware of current treatment regimes and the most appropriate services in the community.d.Encourage parents to vaccinate their children against vaccine-preventable disease.e.Assist with developing a discharge plan for the family.

14. A nurse is planning care for a client who has severe acuterespiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) which actions should thenurse include?a. Aggressive fluid therapy and diureticsb. Administer antiviral and antibiotics for every cause of ARDSDownloaded by DEE FAV ([email protected])lOMoARcPSD|12284552c. Assess lung daily and suction hourly to maintain airway-lungs should be assessed hourlyd. Maintain intubation and mechanical ventilator support