The nurse caring for a client with a central venous access device (CVAD) plans care to prevent the two most serious complications that arise from this catheter. Which of these are included? (Select all that apply.)

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The two serious complications of CVADs are clot formation and infection, specifically central line associated blood stream infection. The nurse plans care so that these do not occur. Catheter rupture and line migration are possible but rare. Rejection does not occur.

The Nurse Caring for a Client with a Central Venous