The nurse is caring for a patient with a central venous catheter for total parenteral nutrition. Which findings would indicate to the nurse that the patient might be experiencing central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI)?
1. Sudden glucose intolerance
2. Leukocytosis
3. Sudden onset of chills
4. Sudden onset chest pain
5. Tenderness at the insertion site
1, 2, 3, 5
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false