Which Nursing Intervention Is Most Effective in Preventing Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia

Which nursing intervention is most effective in preventing hospital-acquired pneumonia in an elderly patient?

A) Assisting the patient to cough,turn,and deep breathe every 2 hours.
B) Encouraging patient to drink through a straw to prevent aspiration.
C) Discontinuing humidification delivery to keep excess fluid from the lungs.
D) Monitoring oxygen saturation and frequently assessing lung bases.

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