A patient has accidentally removed his peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC). What would appropriate care for this patient include?

Question

A) Place an occlusive dressing over the insertion site to prevent air entry
B) Apply a tourniquet just above the site to decrease air entry into the body
C) Place a splint on the extremity and wrap the site with a pressure dressing
D) Apply a bulky dressing to the insertion site to control any bleeding

Answer 1

D) Apply a bulky dressing to the insertion site to control any bleeding