A nurse is assisting in the placement of a client's central venous catheter. The nurse is aware that the major complication that can occur during placement of a central venous access device is:

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Intravascular and extravascular malpositioning is the major complication that can occur during placement of a central venous access device. This can lead to a variety of issues including difficulty in obtaining blood samples, incorrect medication delivery, and damage to surrounding tissues. Phlebitis, infiltration, and fibrin sheath formation can also occur, but they are not the major complication.

A Nurse Is Assisting in the Placement of a Client's