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182. A nurse is troubleshooting a central venous catheter (CVC) that is not flushing easily. What is the technical troubleshooting step?

A. Force the flush
B. Reposition the patient, instruct to cough, and assess for kinks or clot in the line; do not force flush
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C. Inject air into the line
D. Administer a strong flush

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  • Force the flush
  • Reposition the patient, instruct to cough, and assess for kinks or clot in the line; do not force flush
  • Inject air into the line
  • Administer a strong flush

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