Identify the nursing action that best prevents the introduction of air into a subclavian IV line when the nurse is changing the tubing on the IV solution.
A)Keep the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees.
B)Have the client turn his head away from the insertion site.
C)Encourage the client to do the Valsalva's maneuver during the procedure.
D)Make sure the tubing on the old IV line is turned off before changing.

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Encouraging the client to perform the Valsalva maneuver (holding one's breath and bearing down) during the procedure increases intrathoracic pressure, which helps prevent air from being sucked into the vein during the disconnection and reconnection of IV tubing, especially in central lines like the subclavian IV.

Identify the Nursing Action That Best Prevents the Introduction of Air