A Physician Orders the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Team

question 4

Multiple Choice

A physician orders the peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) team to insert a PICC for a client who is scheduled for chemotherapy. Which are advantages of PICCs?

• A)Causes less body image disturbance
• B)Eliminates the pain of frequent venipunctures
• C)Decreases risk for pneumothorax and air embolism on insertion
• D)Preserves peripheral vascular system in the upper extremity

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