A Patient Is Admitted with a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) . As part of standard care for this patient, the nurse should:

• A) obtain the patient's temperature every 2 hours.
• B) prepare to infuse fluids at high volumes.
• C) avoid taking blood pressures on the arm with the PICC line.
• D) have the catheter withdrawn while the patient is hospitalized.

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