The _______________ is an intravenous access device that is placed in the vein on the upper chest walls and exits the body near the xyphoid process, axilla, or abdominal wall.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


tunneled catheter

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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