NCLEX PN Practice Tests Practice Question
A nurse caring for a client with a central venous catheter (CVC) enters the client's room and notes that the CVC is dislodged and lying in the client's bed linens. The client appears cyanotic and is tachypneic and diaphoretic. Which of the following actions by the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Oxygen, occlusive dressing, vital sign monitoring, and provider notification address air embolism risk and hypoxia. High Fowler may worsen air entry; semi-Fowler is preferred.
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