The nurse cares for a patient recovering from coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. Which action should the nurse take to maximize this patient's renal function? Select all that apply.

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1. Normal urinary output should be at least 0.3 mL/kg/hr. The urinary output should be monitored hourly for the first 24 hours postoperatively.
2. The patient's potassium level should be measured closely postoperatively.
3. Insulin is used to control postoperative hyperglycemia.
4. A nasogastric tube is used to prevent gastrointestinal complications.
5. The patient's BUN and creatinine should be measured closely postoperatively.

The Nurse Cares for a Patient Recovering from Coronary Artery