Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
A nurse is assisting with preparing a client who is to have a central venous catheter inserted for the administration of total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Preparing the client for a chest x-ray to verify catheter placement is correct. A chest x-ray is required to confirm correct catheter placement before TPN administration to ensure the catheter tip is in the superior vena cava and to rule out complications like pneumothorax.