Nursing · Respiratory Care
What is a primary objective of nursing care for a patient undergoing endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation?
- 1To maximize tidal volume beyond recommended limits
- 2To significantly reduce the risk and incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)✓
- 3To maintain a 100% inspired oxygen concentration at all times
- 4To avoid all suction procedures regardless of secretion accumulation
Correct answer
To significantly reduce the risk and incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)
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