Which intervention would the nurse perform to help prevent an air embolism in a patient receiving intravenous fluid therapy?
1. Open the clamps on administration sets as they are being changed.
2. Wait until solution containers are empty before changing.
3. Use irrigation-type connections on all tubing.
4. Purge air from the system before initiating the infusion.
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Rationale 1: The clamps should be closed.
Rationale 2: Solution containers should be changed before they are totally empty.
Rationale 3: Luer-Lok connections should be used to prevent accidental disconnection of the tubing.
Rationale 4: Infusion systems must be purged of air before the infusion is initiated.
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