A patient with a subclavian line complains of shortness of breath after an infusion. The patient is diaphoretic, and the blood pressure is 168/100 mm Hg, higher than a previous reading of 140/86 mm Hg
What should the nurse assess these symptoms as indicating? a. Fluid overload from too rapid an infusion
b. Incorrect dilution of the infused drug
c. Infection from faulty aseptic technique
d. Embolus from introduced air or blood clot
D
Air can be introduced into the subclavian line from any of the ports that are left unclamped. The symptoms have occurred too quickly for an overload or infection.
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