A nurse suspects that a patient with a vascular access device (VAD) may have an air embolus.What should the nurse do for this patient?
A) Request a venogram
B) Begin anticoagulant therapy
C) Administer a significantly increased amount of fluid
D) Position the patient on the left side with the head slightly elevated
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