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A nurse is caring for a client who has a central venous catheter and suddenly develops chest pain, dyspnea, dizziness, and tachycardia. the nurse suspects air embolism and clamp…

A nurse is caring for a client who has a central venous catheter and suddenly develops chest pain, dyspnea, dizziness, and tachycardia. the nurse suspects air embolism and clamp…
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a nurse is caring for a client who has a central venous catheter and suddenly develops chest pain, dyspnea, dizziness, and tachycardia. the nurse suspects air embolism and clamps the catheter immediately. what other action should the nurse take at this time?

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The answer should be “On his left side in Trendelenburg position” :)
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