A Patient with a Central Catheter Placed in the Right

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient with a central catheter placed in the right subclavian vein for administration of TPN is very anxious about the catheter and is reluctant to move her right arm or turn her head.Initially,what should the nurse do?

• A) Ask her why she is reluctant to move with the catheter in place.
• B) Describe the placement,retention,and rationale for care of the catheter.
• C) Reassure her that the TPN line is temporary so that she can anticipate the end of the treatment.
• D) Provide passive range of motion to her right arm and shoulder to demonstrate that movement will not dislodge the catheter.