Central venous access devices (CVADs) can be used in the home, in the hospital, and in long-term care facilities for patients who require which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Supplemental nutrition
b. Blood and blood products
c. Hemodynamic monitoring
d. Blood sampling
A, B, C, D
CVADs can be used in the home, in the hospital, and in long-term care facilities for patients who require supplemental nutrition, blood and blood products, continuous fluids, medications, hemodynamic monitoring, and blood sampling.
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