A patient is suspected of having an air emboli from a central venous line inserted for total parenteral nutrition.What nursing interventions are indicated? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
A)Place the patient on the left side.
B)Place the patient in Trendelenburg position.
C)Occlude the catheter nearest to the entry site of the skin.
D)Notify the physician and prepare to take the patient to surgery.
E)Prepare to assist with chest tube insertion.

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Placing the patient on the left side and in the Trendelenburg position helps to trap air in the apex of the right atrium, reducing the risk of it moving to the lungs or brain. Occluding the catheter prevents further air from entering the bloodstream.

A Patient Is Suspected of Having an Air Emboli from a Central