Multiple Choice
Which patient would a nurse anticipate would be a candidate for a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) ?
A) An older adult who is having cataracts removed
B) A perinatal patient who is having a prolonged labor
C) A neonate who is requiring extended antibiotic therapy
D) An adolescent who is having surgery for the reduction of a fracture
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