A Client with Osteomyelitis Is Admitted to the Acute-Care Hospital

question 5

Multiple Choice

A client with osteomyelitis is admitted to the acute-care hospital to begin infusion therapy. The client needs infusion therapy for 3 weeks and has poor venous access. The I.V. team registered nurses are competent to insert peripherally inserted central catheters, as well as midline catheters. Which should be taken into consideration when selecting the most appropriate venous access device? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

• A) The pH and osmolarity of prescribed therapy
• B) The interventional radiology support
• C) The time it takes to insert the venous access device
• D) The patient's understanding and caregiver support for managing catheter upon discharge

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