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

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