What nursing strategy implemented after a patient is admitted to the CCU will decrease the risk that he or she will develop hospital-acquired pneumonia?
A) Verify that patients received a pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine before admission.
B) Ensure that all members of the health care team follow hand hygiene protocols strictly.
C) For patients who cannot eat normally, maintain NPO status.
D) Maintain bed rest in supine position for all mechanically intubated patients.
B
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