A nurse attempts to flush the lumen of a triple lumen central catheter and notes severe resistance to flushing.Which diagnostic procedure does the nurse anticipate when assessing the correct placement of the central line?
A)Chest CT
B)Fluoroscopy
C)Chest X-ray
D)Endoscopy

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A chest X-ray is commonly used to assess the correct placement of a central line and to check for complications such as misplacement or pneumothorax.

A Nurse Attempts to Flush the Lumen of a Triple