The nurse educator is developing a class on different types of intravenous catheters for an orientation for new staff. The nurse includes which types of catheters as examples of central venous devices? Select all that apply.

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PICC lines (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters) and Implanted ports are examples of central venous devices. PICC lines are inserted into a peripheral vein and advanced until the catheter tip terminates in a large vein in the chest, providing central access. Implanted ports, also known as port-a-caths, consist of a reservoir compartment (the port) that is surgically implanted under the skin and a catheter that runs from the port into a central vein, typically in the chest.

The Nurse Educator Is Developing a Class on Different Types