For the insertion of a central line, the nurse places the client who has no contraindications in:
A. Supine position
B. Side-lying position
C. Trendelenburg position
D. Semi-Fowler's position
C
C. Step 1m. Nurse places client in Trendelenburg position and turns client's head away from site of insertion
A. Step 1a. Physician, with assistance of nurse, positions client flat in bed, lying supine—opens angle between clavicle and first rib.
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