Which of the following statements accurately describe appropriate nursing interventions in unexpected situations when removing a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)?
A) If resistance is encountered when removing a PICC, apply force to the catheter to pull it out.
B) If resistance is encountered when removing a PICC line, stop removal, tape it down and do not attempt to remove again.
C) If a portion of the catheter breaks when removing it, tape the catheter down and notify the physician.
D) If a portion of the catheter breaks when removing it, apply a tourniquet to the upper arm and notify physician.
D
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