What Will the Nurse Explain When Teaching a Patient About

Multiple Choice

What will the nurse explain when teaching a patient about a PICC line? (Select all that apply.)

A) The catheter may have a single or double lumen.
B) There is greater risk of clotting and infiltration with this type of catheter.
C) The patient will be receiving infusions continuously to ensure patency.
D) The tip of the catheter may be open or valved.
E) The catheter may be used for drawing blood.