A Patient Who Has an Infusion of 50% Dextrose Prescribed

A patient who has an infusion of 50% dextrose prescribed asks the nurse why a peripherally inserted central catheter must be inserted. Which explanation by the nurse is correct?

A) The prescribed infusion can be given much more rapidly when the patient has a central line.
B) There is a decreased risk for infection when 50% dextrose is infused through a central line.
C) The 50% dextrose is hypertonic and will be more rapidly diluted when given through a central line.
D) The required blood glucose monitoring is more accurate when samples are obtained from a central line.