A patient is admitted with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). As part of standard care for this patient, the nurse should:
a. obtain the patients temperature every 2 hours.
b. prepare to infuse fluids at high volumes.
c. avoid taking blood pressures on the arm with the PICC line.
d. have the catheter withdrawn while the patient is hospitalized.
c. avoid taking blood pressures on the arm with the PICC line.
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