The Nurse Is Inserting a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)into

question 34

Multiple Choice

The nurse is inserting a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) into the patient.Aware of the potential for health care-associated infection,the nurse is careful to

• A) Prepare the skin with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate.
• B) Select a catheter of appropriate size for the appropriate vein.
• C) Use nonallergenic tape and dressings on the patient.
• D) Utilize local anesthetic on the site as ordered.

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