The nurse provides a list of instructions to a client being discharged to home with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PI
CC). The nurse determines that the client needs further instructions if the client made which statement? 1. "I need to wear a Medic-Alert tag or bracelet."
2. "I need to restrict my activity while this catheter is in place."
3. "I need to have a repair kit available in the home for use if needed."
4. "I need to keep the insertion site protected when in the shower or bath."
2. "I need to restrict my activity while this catheter is in place."
Explanation:
A peripherally inserted central catheter is a radiopaque, single or double lumen silicone catheter centrally located through the puncture of a peripheral vessel, with medium to long term permanence. The placement of this catheter is a simple procedure, with aseptic technique, can be performed on the patient's bed, properly monitored, and is a procedure exclusively of the duly qualified nurse. Recovery from the procedure is also simple and easy and the patient can continue with his normal daily activities. For this reason, a patient who says "I need to restrict my activity while this catheter is in place" demonstrates that he needs more knowledge about the catheter.
