Which of the Following Statements About a PICC Line Are

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about a PICC line are accurate? (Select all that apply)

• A) used when patient requires infusion of irritating drugs for extended period
• B) tip of catheter is positioned in the bladder
• C) PICC lines are responsible for 250,000 bloodstream infections annually
• D) pathogen spread in bloodstream may lead to thrombophlebitis and cellulitis

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