The alarm of a patient's infusion delivery system is sounding. The nurse should assess for which conditions?. Select all that apply.

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When an infusion delivery system's alarm sounds, it typically indicates a problem with the infusion process. Air in the line (A), occlusion of the tubing (B), and infusion completion (C) are common issues that can trigger an alarm. Free flow (E) is another critical condition where the fluid flows uncontrolled, potentially leading to over-infusion. Wrong fluid being infused (D) is a serious concern but is not usually detected by the system's alarm; it requires human verification.

The Alarm of a Patient's Infusion Delivery System Is Sounding