Infection and sepsis are significant complications of ARDS. Which nursing action has the highest priority in preventing infection and sepsis?
A) Maintain plateau airway pressure below 30.
B) Infuse enteral nutrition with minimal interruptions.
C) Keep patient sedated to facilitate ventilation.
D) Place in prone position every 2 to 4 hours.
B
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a. restrict food intake. b. restrict fluid intake. c. monitor fetal heart tones. d. inform patient results will be available immediately.
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