What information is most important to teach the client going home with a PICC line?
A. "Flush the IV daily."
B. "Avoid heavy lifting with the arm that has the IV."
C. "Be sure to place the arm with the IV in a sling during the day."
D. "You can use the arm with the IV for most of the activities of daily living."
B
A properly placed PICC (in the antecubital fossa, basilic vein) allows the client considerable freedom of movement. Clients can participate in most activities of daily living. Although it is important to keep the insertion site and tubing dry, the client can shower. The device only needs to be flushed after medications are administered through it or flushed weekly. Heavy lifting can dislodge the catheter or occlude the lumen.
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