A central line is inserted by the medical resident on an older adult client. During the insertion, the nurse assesses the client's sudden shortness of breath. What does this symptom indicate?
A) Pneumothorax
B) Myocardial infarction
C) Hemothorax
D) Pulmonary embolism
Ans: A
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Pneumothorax may occur during insertion of a central venous catheter if the catheter inadvertently punctures the pleural membrane. Symptoms of a pneumothorax include chest or shoulder pain, sudden shortness of breath, tachycardia, and absence of breath sounds on the affected side.
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