The nurse is caring for a patient with sepsis.The plan of care for the patient is to administer antibiotics three times a day for 4 weeks.What device will be used to administer these antibiotics?

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A PICC line is a type of central venous device that can be introduced into a peripheral vein for administration of IV antibiotics for an extended period,over the course of several weeks.A continuous infusion would not be appropriate if the patient were to receive antibiotics only three times daily.A peripheral catheter would not be necessary or have a heparin lock.An implanted port catheter is intended for long-term use of venous access over months,or even years.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Sepsis