The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Left

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with a left subclavian central venous catheter ( CVC ) and a left radial arterial line.Which assessment finding by the nurse requires immediate action?

• A) A dampened arterial line waveform
• B) Numbness and tingling in the left hand
• C) Slight bloody drainage at subclavian insertion site
• D) Slight redness at subclavian insertion site

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Definitions:

Primitive Brain

Refers to the brain structures responsible for basic survival functions, often associated with the brainstem and limbic system.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back and beneath the cerebrum, responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and maintaining balance and posture.

Coordinating Muscle

The process of different muscle groups working together smoothly to perform a movement or maintain posture.

Pons

A structure in the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, playing a key role in sleep and arousal.