A patient has just undergone placement of a central venous catheter through the subclavian vein. When the placement is complete, the nurse should:
A) hang the prescribed fluid at a rate of 1 mL/min.
B) assess the quality of the breath sounds.
C) note the length of the tubing.
D) wait for the results of the chest radiograph before beginning fluids.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Correct placement of subclavian catheters must be verified by radiographic studies before any fluid is infused through them.

A Patient Has Just Undergone Placement of a Central Venous