Appropriate preventive measures for the nurse to take to prevent circulatory overload include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Practice consistent hand hygiene.
2. Monitor infusions frequently.
3. Ensure sterile dressing to the insertion site.
4. Monitor the insertion site routinely.
5. Make accurate fluid calculations.
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Rationale: Consistent hand hygiene is appropriate prevention for septicemia and bacteremia.
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