A patient in the ICU with acute respiratory distress syndrome is at increased risk for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement for this patient? Select all that apply
A) Elevate the head of the bed 30 to 45 degrees.
B) Weaning protocol
C) Antibiotic therapy
D) Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis
E) Steroid administration
F) Peptic ulcer prophylaxis
A, B, D, F
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Which of the following are indicators of self-neglect in the aging person? (Select all that apply.)
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1. Diet history 2. Drug tolerance 3. Allergy history 4. Surgical history
What type of analysis selects key domains and constructs systems of classification?
A) Domain B) Taxonomic C) Componential D) Theme