A patient in an outpatient oncology clinic is going to have a PICC line placed, and wants to know what that means. What is the best response by the nurse?
a. "A PICC line is a catheter that is inserted into your jugular vein and ends in the central circulation."
b. "A PICC line is just a regular IV, but an extra-small catheter is used to prevent vein irritation."
c. "A PICC line is a percutaneous intravenous core catheter."
d. "A PICC line is an intravenous device that is inserted into your arm and ends in the circulation near your heart."
ANS: D
A PICC line is a long catheter that is inserted in the arm and terminates in the central circulation. This device is used when therapy will last more than 2 weeks or the medication is too caustic for peripheral administration. A describes a percutaneous central catheter. B and C do not describe PICC lines.
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