A central line is inserted by the medical resident on an elderly client. During the insertion, you assess 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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