A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Having

question 20

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client who is having a subclavian central venous catheter inserted.The client begins to report chest pain and difficulty breathing.After administering oxygen,which action should the nurse take next?

• A) Administer a sublingual nitroglycerin tablet.
• B) Prepare to assist with chest tube insertion.
• C) Place a sterile dressing over the IV site.
• D) Re-position the client into the Trendelenburg position.

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