ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 300 Day Exam 4 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a central venous catheter placed in the right subclavian vein. Approximately 30 minutes after placement the client has become increasingly restless, has jugular vein distention, and a heart rate of 120 beats per minute. The nurse would assess for which possible complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restlessness, jugular vein distention, and tachycardia post-subclavian catheter placement suggest pneumothorax, a complication from lung puncture during insertion.
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