The nurse caring for mechanically ventilated dients uses best practices to prevent. ventilator-associated pneumonia. What actions are included in this practice? Select all that apply • Tuming and positioning the client at least every 2 hours, • Suctioning the client every hour • Adherence to proper hand hygiene • Providing oral care per protocol Administering a prescribed proton pump inhibitor Elevating the head of the bed
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