A patient with a recent central venous catheter insertion de…
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A pаtient with а recent centrаl venоus catheter insertiоn develоps sudden onset dyspnea, chest pain, and diminished breath sounds on the right side. Vital signs show tachycardia and hypotension. Chest x-ray reveals a mediastinal shift. What is the nurse's most critical next step in managing this patient?