A nurse suspects that a client with a vascular access device (VAD) may have an air embolus. The nurse expects treatment to include:
A. A venogram
B. Anticoagulant therapy
C. A significant increase in fluid administration
D. Positioning of the client on the left side with the head slightly elevated
D
D. If air emboli suspected, place client on left side with head elevated slightly.
A. Obtain venogram if ordered for possibility of occlusion.
B. Administer anticoagulant therapy for possibility of occlusion.
C. Increased fluid/rate could move embolus. Maintain IV at a KVO rate.
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