A Nurse Aspires to Be Able to Use and Manage

question 3

Multiple Choice

A nurse aspires to be able to use and manage peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in the home-care environment. For the nurse to safely and legally perform this function, the nurse must:

• A)hold a current license from the state.
• B)be trained in a state-approved agency and show proficiency in catheter insertion and maintenance.
• C)be a registered nurse (RN), meet minimal educational requirements, have employer-granted certification, and demonstrate evidence of competency.
• D)be an RN or licensed practical nurse and meet minimum state-approved educational requirements.

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