The home care nurse is about to administer intravenous medication to the client and reads in the chart that the peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line in the client's left arm has been in place for 4 weeks
The IV is patent, with a good blood return. The site is clean and free from manifestations of infiltration, irritation, and infection. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate? a. Notify the physician.
b. Administer the prescribed medication.
c. Discontinue the PICC line.
d. Switch the medication to the oral route.
B
A PICC line that is functioning well without inflammation or infection may remain in place for months or even years. Because the line shows no signs of complications, it is permissible to administer the IV antibiotic. The physician does not have to be called to have the IV route changed to an oral route.
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