To decrease the risk for ventilator-associated pneumonia, which action will the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient who requires intubation and mechanical ventilation?
a. Avoid use of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP).
b. Suction every 2 hours.
c. Elevate head of bed to 30 to 45 degrees.
d. Give enteral feedings at no more than 10 mL/hr.
