A home care nurse prepares to administer intravenous medication to a client.The nurse assesses the site and reviews the client's chart prior to administering the medication:
Client: Thomas Jackson
DOB: 5/3/1936
Gender: Male

January 23 (Today): Right upper extremity PICC' is intact, patent, and has a good blood return. Site clean and free from manifestations of infiltration, irritation, and infection.—Sue Franks, RN
January 20: Punlent drainage from sacral wound. Wound deansed and dressing changed. Dr. Smith natified and updated on dient status orders
received for intravenous antibiotics.— Sue Franks, RN
January 13: Client alert and oriented. Sacral wound dressing changed — Sue Franks, RN
January 6: Right upper extremity PICC inserted. No complication. discharged with home healthcare.—Dr. Smith
Based on the information provided,which action should the nurse take?

Question

A home care nurse prepares to administer intravenous medication to a client.The nurse assesses the site and reviews the client's chart prior to administering the medication:
Client: Thomas Jackson
DOB: 5/3/1936 
Gender: Male

January 23 (Today): Right upper extremity PICC' is intact, patent, and has a  good blood return. Site clean and free from manifestations of infiltration, irritation, and infection.—Sue Franks, RN
January 20: Punlent drainage from sacral wound. Wound deansed and dressing changed. Dr. Smith natified and updated on dient status orders
received for intravenous antibiotics.— Sue Franks, RN
January 13: Client alert and oriented. Sacral wound dressing changed — Sue Franks, RN
January 6: Right upper extremity PICC inserted. No complication. discharged with home healthcare.—Dr. Smith
Based on the information provided,which action should the nurse take?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A PICC that is functioning well without inflammation or infection may remain in place for months or even years.Because the line shows no signs of complications,it is permissible to administer the IV antibiotic.There is no need to call the physician to have the IV route changed to an oral route.

A Home Care Nurse Prepares to Administer Intravenous Medication to a Client.The