CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Neonatal

Baby John becomes critically ill. Nurse Ellen has not yet received her central line catheter report back. What action should she take immediately?
  1. Discontinue the line immediately.
  2. Leave the line in.
  3. Change the tubing.
  4. Change the TPN.
Explanation
Answer: A - In case a baby becomes critically ill and the nurse has not received her central line catheter report back, the nurse should discontinue the line immediately. There I no time to waste as sepsis can take place due to delay.
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