The Nurse Attempts to Flush a Client's Subclavian Vein Central

The nurse attempts to flush a client's subclavian vein central venous access device with normal saline using a 10-mL syringe, but meets resistance, is unable to aspirate blood, and suspects an occlusion.  What should the nurse do next?

A) Flush and lock with heparinized saline flush
B) Flush with normal saline using a 5-mL syringe
C) Notify the health care provider
D) Reposition the client

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