The nurse is caring for a patient who has invasive hemodynamic monitoring. What is the nurse's highest priority of care for this patient?
A) Prevent infection at the catheter site by changing the dressing as prescribed.
B) Set alarm limits and turn monitor alarms on.
C) Explain to family members why the monitoring is in use.
D) Coil IV tubing on the bed.
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