The home care nurse is about to administer intravenous medication to the client and reads in the chart that the peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line in the client's left arm has been in place for 4 weeks.The IV is patent,with a good blood return.The site is clean and free from manifestations of infiltration,irritation,and infection.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) Notify the physician.
B) Administer the prescribed medication.
C) Discontinue the PICC line.
D) Switch the medication to the oral route.
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