A patient is suspected of having an air emboli from a central venous line inserted for total parenteral nutrition. Which of the following should the nurse do to support this patient?
1. place the patient on the right side flat position
2. place the patient on the left side Trendelenburg position
3. raise the head of the bed up to 30 degrees
4. place the patient on the left side reverse Trendelenburg position
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Rationale: When air embolus is suspected, immediate action is required. The patient should be placed on the left side and in the Trendelenburg position. This allows an air embolus to float into the right ventricle of the heart, away from the pulmonary artery. The other position choices are incorrect and would not help the patient.
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