Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1876 of 2368
A central line has become completely dislodged from the client's chest. Which action should the nurse take first?
- Reinsert the catheter into the same vein using sterile gloves and a new dressing kit
- Flush the insertion site with 0.9% sodium chloride and then cover it with a clean dressing
- Cover the site, apply direct pressure, and ask a colleague to call the rapid response team
- Tape the catheter back to the skin and notify the provider at the end of the shift
Show answer
Correct answer: Cover the site, apply direct pressure, and ask a colleague to call the rapid response team
Pressure controls bleeding and covering the site limits air entry. The rapid response team is called and the client is monitored for air embolus.
Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Manage Central Lines: Potential Complications and Unexpected Outcomes of CVADs. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026