Management of CareQuestion 1885 of 2368
A client with a central line has a fever, redness, and drainage at the insertion site. Which order should the nurse anticipate?
- Blood cultures
- A chest tube insertion
- Daily arm circumference only
- Thrombolytic medication
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Correct answer: Blood cultures
These findings suggest a central line-associated bloodstream infection. The nurse notifies the provider and expects blood cultures.
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 "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026