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A Nurse Is Discharging a Client with a New PICC

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A nurse is discharging a client with a new PICC. Which instructions should the nurse provide to the client regarding the management of the PICC dressing?


A) Change the dressing after the first 24 hours.
B) Change the dressing every 10 days.
C) Inspect the catheter insertion site for redness, swelling, and drainage.
D) Use care not to dislodge the catheter during the dressing change.
E) Place a recommended transparent dressing after the first 24 hours.

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