The Patient Is Expected to Require Intravenous Therapy for Several

question 29

Multiple Choice

The patient is expected to require intravenous therapy for several years as treatment for a chronic disease process.Which of the following would be the best choice for venous access in this patient?

• A)Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)
• B)Nontunneled percutaneous central venous catheter
• C)Subcutaneous implanted port
• D)Peripheral IV

Understand the causes and signs of hypoxia.

Identify proper and improper sites for blood pressure assessment.

Recognize the signs of hypothermia.

Learn the protocols for administering and managing parenteral nutrition (PN) safely.

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