A client has a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line and the primary nurse is updating the care plan. For which common complications does the nurse assess? (Select all that apply.)
a. Phlebitis
b. Pneumothorax
c. Thrombophlebitis
d. Excessive bleeding
e. Extravasation
A, C
Although the complication rate with PICC lines is fairly low, the most common complications are phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, and catheter-related bloodstream infection. Pneumothorax, excessive bleeding, and extravasation are not common complications.
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