The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Central

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with a central venous catheter (CVC) . Which nursing actions should the nurse implement to prevent an air embolism? Select all that apply.

A) Using Luer-Lok connections
B) Frequently checking connections
C) Wearing sterile gloves when accessing any connections
D) Clamping catheters and injection sites when not in use
E) Placing the patient in low-Fowler position to remove the CVC