A Medical-Surgical Nurse Is Caring for Multiple Clients Who Have

A medical-surgical nurse is caring for multiple clients who have peripheral I.V. access devices. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , how often should the nurse change the clients' I.V. catheters?

A) As needed (PRN)
B) At 24- to 48-hour intervals
C) At 48- to 72-hour intervals
D) At 72- to 96-hour intervals