Posted: March 26th, 2018

You are caring for four clients who are receiving IV infusions of normal saline. Which client is at highest risk for bloodstream infections?

You are caring for four clients who are receiving IV infusions of normal saline. Which client is at highest risk for bloodstream infections?

A. A client who has a midline IV catheter in the left antecubital fossa.
B. A client with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line in the right upper arm.
C. A client with an implanted port in the right subclavian vein.
D. A client who has nontunneled central line in the left internal jugular vein.