A client's peripheral intravenous catheter has infiltrated several times during an 8-hour shift. The nurse realizes that the client needs a central venous access device

Question

Which of the following intravascular devices could a properly trained nurse insert under the guidelines of the infusion nursing standards of practice? Select all that apply. 1. A midline
2. A peripherally inserted central catheter
3. An implanted port
4. A triple-lumen catheter
5. A tunneled noncuffed catheter

Answer 1

1. A midline
2. A peripherally inserted central catheter

Rationale:
A midline. This catheter can be inserted by nurses educated and skilled in the procedure. A peripherally inserted central catheter. This catheter can be inserted by nurses educated and skilled in the procedure. An implanted port. An implanted port is used for long-term therapy and requires an operative procedure for insertion. A triple-lumen catheter. A triple-lumen catheter is inserted by a physician. A tunneled noncuffed catheter. A tunneled noncuffed catheter is used for long-term therapy and requires an operative procedure for insertion.