What potential complication can occur while a patient is in a sitting position?
a. Hypertension
b. Air embolism
c. Hypoglycemia
d. Headache
ANS: B
Air embolism can occur more frequently in a Fowler's or sitting position and can be corrected by placing a patient in a Durant position in order to place a central venous catheter in the right atrium to withdraw the air bubble.
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