In assessing a patient with a central venous access device,which sign or symptom indicates that the patient is experiencing an air embolism?
A) Chest pain
B) Erythema
C) Frothy sputum
D) Sweating

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Chest pain is a classic symptom of an air embolism. Other symptoms may include shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, low blood pressure, confusion, and unconsciousness. Erythema, frothy sputum, and sweating are not specifically associated with air embolisms.

In Assessing a Patient with a Central Venous Access Device,which