While recovering from bowel surgery, it is determined that the patient will require parenteral nutrition (PN) for 3 to 4 weeks. The nurse anticipates the placement of which type of catheter for PN administration?
A) Peripheral catheter
B) Nontunneled central catheter
C) Peripherally inserted central catheter
D) Tunneled central catheter
Ans: B
Feedback: Nontunneled central catheters are used for short-term (less than 6 weeks) IV therapy. A peripheral catheter can be used for the administration of peripheral parenteral nutrition for 5 to 7 days. Peripherally inserted central catheters are used for intermediate-term (3 to 12 months) IV therapy. Tunneled central catheters are for long-term use and may remain in place for many years.
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