The patient with a subclavian line complains of shortness of breath after an infusion.The patient is diaphoretic and the blood pressure is 168/100 mm Hg,higher than a previous reading of 140/86 mm Hg.The nurse assesses these symptoms as an indication of:
A) Fluid overload from too rapid an infusion
B) Incorrect dilution of the infused drug
C) Infection from faulty aseptic technique
D) Embolus from introduced air or blood clot
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