Central line nclex question

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Howdy,

Just wondering if anyone can help with the below central line question:

Why is an x-ray done post-insertion?

Check for position

Make sure your client does not have a .

This was from my hurst review GI notes.

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Howdy,

Just wondering if anyone can help with the below central line question:

Why is an x-ray done post-insertion?

Check for position

Make sure your client does not have a .

This was from my hurst review GI notes.

It's to make sure the patient does not have a pneumothorax.

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YEP!

Pneumothorax.

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How would I check for a pneumothorax?

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How would I check for a pneumothorax?

You tell by X-ray.

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How would I check for a pneumothorax?

You would also listen to the lung fields while you wait for x-ray to come up. Diminished or absent breath sounds on the side that the central line was placed would be indicative of a pneumo.

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Thanks.

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