23. A nurse is preparing to administer an intravenous push medication through a central line. What is the critical technical step to prevent air embolism?
A.
Flush the line with saline only after administration
B.
Clamp the central line lumen before opening the cap or disconnecting syringes, and ensure no air is in the syringe
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C.
Push medication rapidly
D.
Inject air into the line to ensure patency
📖 Additional Information
Flush the line with saline only after administration
Clamp the central line lumen before opening the cap or disconnecting syringes, and ensure no air is in the syringe
