The Patient Has a Temporary Percutaneous Catheter in Place for Treatment

question 18

Multiple Choice

The patient has a temporary percutaneous catheter in place for treatment of acute kidney injury.The catheter has been in place for 5 days.The nurse should:

• A) prepare to assist with a routine dialysis catheter change to replace the existing catheter.
• B) evaluate the patient for signs and symptoms of infection.
• C) teach the patient that the catheter is designed for long-term use.
• D) use one of the three lumens for fluid administration.

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