Question

The nurse provides a list of instructions to a client being discharged to home with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). 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."

Answer 1

Answer:

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.