A client who has a central venous tunneled catheter for administration of chemotherapy presents to a hospital with a fluctuating fever, hypotension, profuse sweating, nausea, and explosive diarrhea. Based on this information, which condition should a nurse suspect?

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The combination of fever, hypotension, sweating, nausea and diarrhea suggest sepsis which can occur as a complication of central venous catheterization.

A Client Who Has a Central Venous Tunneled Catheter for Administration