A Patient with a Subclavian Line Complains of Shortness of Breath

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient with a subclavian line complains of shortness of breath after an infusion.The patient is diaphoretic, and the blood pressure is 168/100 mm Hg, higher than a previous reading of 140/86 mm Hg.What should the nurse assess these symptoms as indicating?

• A) Fluid overload from too rapid an infusion
• B) Incorrect dilution of the infused drug
• C) Infection from faulty aseptic technique
• D) Embolus from introduced air or blood clot

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