Which of the following statements about a PICC line are accurate? (Select all that apply)
A) used when patient requires infusion of irritating drugs for extended period
B) tip of catheter is positioned in the bladder
C) PICC lines are responsible for 250,000 bloodstream infections annually
D) pathogen spread in bloodstream may lead to thrombophlebitis and cellulitis
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