After discontinuing a nontunneled,percutaneous central catheter,it is most important for the nurse to record which information?

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After removal of a catheter,measure the catheter length and compare it with the length documented on insertion.If the entire length has not been removed,the nurse should contact the physician immediately because some of the catheter may still be in the client's vein.

After Discontinuing a Nontunneled,percutaneous Central Catheter,it Is Most Important for the Nurse