The PICC is rapidly becoming the CVAD of choice for patients who are at risk for hemorrhage, secondary to anticoagulants or low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia), or who are immunocompromised.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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A. people skills B. critical thinking skills C. technical skills D. moral values skills E. problem-solving skills

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The same virus that causes chicken pox causes ____.

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