A critical care nurse is aware of the high incidence and prevalence of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in high-acuity settings. In order to reduce patients' risks of developing VAP, what intervention should the nurse prioritize?
A) Provide frequent, thorough mouth care.
B) Auscultate the patient's lungs at least every 6 hours.
C) Administer prophylactic intravenous antibiotics as ordered.
D) Maintain the patient in a supine position whenever possible.
A
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