Which Statements Should a Nurse Include When Explaining the Advantages

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which statements should a nurse include when explaining the advantages of a PICC to a client? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

• A) The PICC is very reliable.
• B) The PICC is cost effective.
• C) The PICC is ideal for short-term use.
• D) The PICC involves less pain and discomfort because of its multiple uses.

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Definitions:

Antipsychotic Medication

Drugs designed to treat psychotic symptoms, such as delusions, hallucinations, or disordered thinking, often used in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Placebo

An inert or non-therapeutic substance given to a control group in clinical trials to compare the effects against those of the actual drug.

Relapsed

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Cognitive-Behavioral

A corrective methodology aimed at addressing ineffective emotional states, behaviors, and cognitive processes through a systematically planned, objective-centered framework.