A patient's peripheral intravenous catheter has infiltrated several times during an 8-hour shift. The nurse realizes that the patient needs a central venous access device. Which intravascular devices could a properly trained nurse insert under the guidelines of the infusion nursing standards of practice?. Select all that apply.

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According to the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) Standards of Practice, properly trained nurses can insert peripheral IV catheters and midline catheters, but only licensed healthcare providers with specialized training and expertise can insert central venous access devices such as triple-lumen catheters, tunneled noncuffed catheters, and implanted ports. However, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) can be inserted by trained nurses who follow specific guidelines and have completed a competency program. Therefore, the best choices for a properly trained nurse to insert under the INS guidelines would be a PICC or a midline catheter.

A Patient's Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Has Infiltrated Several Times During