A Nurse Is Assessing Clients Who Have Intravenous Therapy Prescribed

question 11

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assessing clients who have intravenous therapy prescribed.Which assessment finding for a client with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) requires immediate attention?

• A) The initial site dressing is 3 days old.
• B) The PICC was inserted 4 weeks ago.
• C) A securement device is absent.
• D) Upper extremity swelling is noted.

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Indifference Curve

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