Reduction of alarm fatigue is an important nursing practice.The nurse addresses this concern when which of the following actions is implemented?

A) Change the electrodes once per shift.
B) Provide initial and ongoing education about the intravenous pumps.
C) Monitor all patients diagnosed with cancer on continuous cardiac monitoring.
D) Set the parameters for the pulse oximetry machine within the standard normal range.

Alarm Fatigue

A situation where healthcare providers become desensitized to safety alarms due to their frequent occurrence, potentially leading to slower response times or missed warnings.

Continuous Cardiac Monitoring

The ongoing tracking of heart activity to detect abnormal heart rhythms or conditions in real-time.

Pulse Oximetry

A non-invasive method to measure the oxygen saturation level (SpO2) of the blood, generally using a sensor placed on a thin part of the patient's body, like a fingertip or earlobe.