You have completed a portable chest radiograph on a patient in the ICU.The image is positioned correctly and has acceptable image quality.When the correct placement of a central venous (CV)line using a right-sided approach is assessed,the catheter tip should

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When placing a central venous line using a right-sided approach, the catheter tip should not cross the midline of the patient and should be located in the superior vena cava. This is the preferred location for central venous catheter tips as it allows for accurate monitoring of central venous pressure and avoids complications such as arrhythmias or pulmonary artery puncture. The other options listed (B, C, and D) are incorrect as they describe incorrect placement of the catheter tip.

You Have Completed a Portable Chest Radiograph on a Patient