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A Patient Is Admitted with a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter

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A patient is admitted with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) . As part of standard care for this patient, the nurse should:


A) obtain the patient's temperature every 2 hours.
B) prepare to infuse fluids at high volumes.
C) avoid taking blood pressures on the arm with the PICC line.
D) have the catheter withdrawn while the patient is hospitalized.

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