The nurse instructs the client to prevent air embolism with total parenteral nutrition (TPN) by performing the Valsalva's maneuver. The nurse instruct the client to take a breath, then:
a. breathe rapidly.
b. hold it, and bear down.
c. exhale and bear down.
d. exhale and hold it.
ANS: B
Valsalva's maneuver is performed by taking a breath, holding it, and bearing down.
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