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meagbuch

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on: Aug 20, 2018
Which of the following access devices would be best for a patient requiring long-term PN who has body image concerns and would like something that can be hidden?
 a. CVC
  b. PICC
  c. tunneled catheter
  d. implantable port

Question 2

Your patient has had multiple bowel resections and is being sent home on PN. What is the best access option for this patient?
 a. NDT
  b. tunneled catheter
  c. CVC
  d. PICC


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heinisk01

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b


meagbuch

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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