Which statement regarding an implantable port would be considered true?
a. An implantable port may be placed by a surgeon or a specially trained registered nurse
b. An implantable port is usually inserted into the arm and threaded to the vena cava.
c. An implantable port must have the catheter changed every few days to reduce the risk of infection.
d. An implantable port may be difficult to access by the patient.
e. An implantable port is only suitable for short-term access.
d
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A. phosphorus. B. calcium. C. vitamin D. D. fluoride.
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a. standard b. modular c. disease-specific d. elemental
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false