A patient's peripheral intravenous catheter has infiltrated several times during an 8-hour shift. The nurse realizes that the patient needs a central venous access device
Which intravascular devices could a properly trained nurse insert under the guidelines of the infusion nursing standards of practice? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. A triple-lumen catheter
2. A peripherally inserted central catheter
3. A tunneled noncuffed catheter
4. An implanted port
5. A midline catheter
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Rationale 1: A triple-lumen catheter is inserted by a physician.
Rationale 2: This catheter can be inserted by nurses educated and skilled in the procedure.
Rationale 3: A tunneled noncuffed catheter is used for long-term therapy and requires an operative procedure for insertion.
Rationale 4: An implanted port is used for long-term therapy and requires an operative procedure for insertion.
Rationale 5: A midline catheter can be inserted by nurses educated and skilled in the procedure.
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