An umbilical catheter that is inserted too far may:
A. lacerate the spleen, resulting in severe bleeding.
B. cause blood in the catheter to clot very quickly.
C. inadvertently enter one of the pulmonary arteries.
D. enter the portal venous system and injure the liver.
Answer: D. enter the portal venous system and injure the liver.
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