The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Following Insertion of a Left

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient following insertion of a left subclavian central venous catheter ( CVC ) .Which assessment finding 2 hours after insertion by the nurse warrants immediate action?

• A) Diminished breath sounds over left lung field
• B) Localized pain at catheter insertion site
• C) Measured central venous pressure of 5 mm Hg
• D) Slight bloody drainage around insertion site

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