Which nursing intervention best helps prevent complications in a patient with polycythemia?

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Encouraging 3 L of water intake daily helps prevent complications by diluting the blood and reducing the risk of blood clots. Monitoring intake and output is also important, but it does not address the underlying issue of high red blood cell count. Avoiding injections for pain and maintaining bedrest are not necessarily indicated interventions for polycythemia.

Which Nursing Intervention Best Helps Prevent Complications in a Patient