A Patient with a Right Subclavian Triple Lumen Catheter Has

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient with a right subclavian triple lumen catheter has a CVP reading of 18 mm Hg. For what symptoms should the nurse assess this patient?

• A) Peripheral edema and jugular vein distention
• B) Decreased peripheral pulses and cool extremities
• C) Hypovolemia and hypotension
• D) Orbital edema and disorientation

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Definitions:

Bronchovesicular

Refers to sounds made by air moving through the bronchial tubes and alveoli, typically heard with a stethoscope during a medical exam.

Rhonchi

Low-pitched, rattling lung sounds that suggest blockage or secretion in the larger airways.

Bronchial

Pertaining to the bronchi, the major air passages to the lungs, which can become inflamed or obstructed in respiratory diseases.

Vesicular

Pertaining to or characterized by small fluid-filled blisters or vesicles, often related to skin conditions or infections.