The nurse is caring for a client with a CVAD who suddenly develops chest pain, hypotension, and tachycardia. Which of the following positions should the nurse immediately put the client in?
A)Prone
B)High Fowler's
C)Left lateral with head down
D)Sims

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A client with a CVAD that suddenly develops chest pain, hypotension, and tachycardia is experiencing an air embolism and the nurse needs to immediately place the client in left lateral with their head down. Prone is not the correct position in a client with suspected air emboli. Sims is not the correct position in a client with suspected air emboli. High Fowler's is not the correct position in a client with suspected air emboli.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with a CVAD