Rn Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Proctored Exam - St. Joseph
A nurse is teaching a client who is to undergo placement of a non-tunneled percutaneous central venous access device. Which of the following Statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Placement is confirmed via chest X-ray, not CT scan. B. The procedure is performed using strict sterile technique—the provider wears a mask, sterile gloves, and gown to prevent infection. C. The client’s head is lowered (Trendelenburg position) to promote venous filling and reduce the risk of air embolism. D. Local anesthesia is used, not general anesthesia.
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