Question # 19

A nurse is caring for a patient who has a newly inserted central venous catheter. Which assessment finding requires immediate follow-up?

Options:

A.

Dressing is clean and intact

B.

Mild tenderness at the insertion site immediately after placement

C.

Sudden shortness of breath and chest pain after insertion

D.

Transparent dressing applied according to policy

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