Peripherally inserted central catheter line in line

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1. A nurse is completing discharge teaching who has a peripherally inserted central catheter ( PICC) line in the left arm. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

a) Do not elevate the arm above the level of the heart b) Change the catheter dressing daily c) Use 10- mL syringe to flush line d) Clean the insertion site using 20- mL of hydrogen peroxide

2. A nurse is caring for a client who has a sealed radiation implant. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

a) Remove soiled linens from the room after each change b) Give the dosimeter badge to the oncoming nurse at the end of the shift c) Apply a second pair of gloves before touching the client's implant if it dislodges d) Limit family member visits to 30 min per day

3. A nurse is providing teaching to a client and his partner about performing peritoneal dialysis at home. When discussing peritonitis, which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as the earliest indication of this complication?

a) Generalized abdominal pain b) Cloudy effluent c) Increased heart rate d) Fever

4. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a blood transfusion. The nurse observes that the client has bounding peripheral pulses, hypertension, and distended jugular veins. The nurse should anticipate administering which of the following prescribed medications?

a) Pantoprazole b) Acetaminophen c) Furosemid

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