The nurse realizes that the venous access site selected for a client on PN is based on:

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The venous access site selected for a client on PN is based on the expected duration of IV nutrition support. This is because the type of venous access will affect the client's comfort and risk of infection, and different types of venous access are appropriate for different lengths of time. Aspiration risk, gastrointestinal function, and psychological status are not directly relevant to the selection of venous access site for clients on PN.

The Nurse Realizes That the Venous Access Site Selected for a Client