AGACNP-BC Practice Test 3

5 free AGACNP-BC practice questions in the real exam format, covering the official content areas, with an explanation for every answer.

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Clinical Practice

Ten minutes after an AGACNP places a left subclavian central venous catheter, the patient reports new dyspnea. SpO₂ falls from 97% to 91%, breath sounds are decreased on the left, and BP is 132/78 mm Hg with HR 98. The trachea is midline. What is the most appropriate next step?