When Evaluating a Patient with a Central Venous Catheter,the Nurse

question 11

Multiple Choice

When evaluating a patient with a central venous catheter,the nurse observes that the insertion site is red and tender to touch and the patient's temperature is 101.8° F.What should the nurse plan to do next?

• A) Give analgesics and antibiotics as ordered.
• B) Discontinue the catheter and culture the tip.
• C) Change the flush system and monitor the site.
• D) Check the site more frequently for any swelling.

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