A Nurse Inadvertently Partially Dislodges a PICC Line When Changing

question 4

Multiple Choice

A nurse inadvertently partially dislodges a PICC line when changing the dressing. What would be the appropriate intervention in this situation?

• A) Swab the line with sterile saline and gently reinsert the line.
• B) Sedate the client, remove the PICC line, and then notify the physician.
• C) Set up a sonogram for the client to determine the end point of the line.
• D) Reapply the dressing and notify the physician for further instructions.