Which patients may benefit from central intravenous (IV) access? Select all that apply.

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Central IV access is beneficial for patients receiving caustic IV therapy (A) because it helps prevent damage to smaller peripheral veins. Patients requiring long-term IV therapy (B) benefit from central lines due to their durability and lower risk of infection over time compared to multiple peripheral IV insertions. Central IV access is also useful for patients requiring numerous IV infusions that are not compatible and cannot be infused together (D), as it allows for multiple lumens for different medications. Unstable patients requiring reliable IV access for immediate administration of medications (E) also benefit from central IV access due to its rapid medication delivery capability. The patient's fear of needles (C) is not a clinical indication for central IV access.

Which Patients May Benefit from Central Intravenous (IV) Access? Select