A nurse assesses a client who has a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). For which complications should the nurse assess? (Select all that apply.)
a. Phlebitis
b. Pneumothorax
c. Thrombophlebitis
d. Excessive bleeding
e. Extravasation
ANS: A, C
Although the complication rate with PICCs 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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