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ATI Pharmacology N211 Delia Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a central venous catheter and develops acute shortness of breath. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Initiate oxygen therapy. This action should be taken first to ensure the client's immediate safety and well-being. Oxygen therapy helps improve oxygenation and alleviate the client's shortness of breath, which is a critical priority in this situation. Clamping the catheter (
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A) may further compromise the client's oxygenation and should be avoided. Auscultating breath sounds (
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C) is important but should come after ensuring adequate oxygen supply. Positioning the client in left lateral Trendelenburg (
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D) is unnecessary and may not address the underlying cause of shortness of breath.
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