A patient has accidentally removed his peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC) . Which of the following would be appropriate in the care of this patient?
A) Place an occlusive dressing over the insertion site to prevent air entry.
B) Apply a tourniquet just above the site to decrease air entry into the body.
C) Place a splint on the extremity and wrap site with a pressure dressing.
D) Apply a bulky dressing to the insertion site to control any bleeding.
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