The nurse is caring for a patient with a left subclavian central venous catheter (CVC) and a left radial arterial line. Which assessment finding by the nurse requires immediate action?You're doing great!A dampened arterial line waveformNumbness and tingling in the left handSlight bloody drainage at subclavian insertion siteSlight redness at subclavian insertion site

The nurse is caring for a patient following insertion of a left subclavian central venous catheter (CVC). Which assessment finding 2 hours after insertion by the nurse warrants immediate action?Not quite, you're still learning!Diminished breath sounds over left lung fieldLocalized pain at catheter insertion siteMeasured central venous pressure of 5 mm HgSlight bloody drainage around insertion

The nurse is caring for a patient with a left radial arterial line, and a pulmonary artery catheter inserted into the right subclavian vein. Which action by the nurse best ensures the safety of the patient being monitored with invasive hemodynamic monitoring lines?No worries, learning is a process!Document all waveform values.Limit the pressure tubing length.Zero reference the system daily.Ensure alarm limits are turned on.

The nurse is preparing to remove an intrajugular central venous catheter. It would be appropriate to place the client in which position for this procedure?A. Reverse TrendelenburgB. Left lateralC. TrendelenburgD. High-Fowler's

After receiving change-of-shift report, which client does the RN assess first?*1 pointa. A client with nausea and vomiting who complains of abdominal crampsb. A client with a nasogastric (NG) tube who has dry oral mucosa and is complaining of thirstc. A client receiving intravenous (IV) diuretics whose blood pressure is 88/52 mm Hgd. A client with normal saline infusing at 150 mL/hr whose hourly urine output has been averaging 75 mL

The nursing is caring for a patient who has had an arterial line inserted. To reduce the risk of complications, what is the priority nursing intervention?No sweat, you're still learning!Apply a pressure dressing to the insertion site.Ensure all tubing connections are tightened.Obtain a portable x-ray to confirm placement.Restrain the affected extremity for 24 hours.