Which of the following include the most appropriate insertion site(s) for a pulmonary catheter in a patient with phlebitis? 1. Internal jugular vein 2. Subclavian vein 3. Antecubital vein 4. Femoral vein
a. 4 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, and 3 only
ANS: B
The reason the antecubital and femoral veins are not appropriate for the insertion for this patient is because one of the common problems associated with these sites is phlebitis. Using either of these sites in a patient who already has phlebitis would put the patient at risk for worsening the patient's condition.
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