Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
A client with a central venous catheter who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) suddenly experiences signs/symptoms associated with an air embolism. The nurse should implement which interventions to minimize the client's risk for injury? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
B,D,F
Rationale
If the client experiences air embolus, the client is placed in the lateral Trendelenburg position on the left side to trap the air in the right atrium. The nurse should also clamp the catheter and notify the primary health care provider. Although vital signs are monitored continuously, doing without a related action does not directly assist the client. A fluid bolus would cause the air embolus to travel.