The nurse is providing care for a patient who has a central line and a suspected air embolism. The best action by the nurse is to

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The best action by the nurse is to place the patient on her left side in Trendelenburg position. This will trap the air in the right atrium, preventing it from traveling to the lungs or brain. Elevating the head of the bed or instructing the patient to bear down may worsen the embolism. Placing telemetry leads on the patient's chest is not a priority in this situation.

The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Patient Who Has