A patient has Parenteral Nutrition (PN) infusing via a tunneled subclavian line. The nurse understands that which of the following concepts regarding infusion of PN via a central line are correct?
a. Long-term parenteral nutrition should be administered through a central line.
b. Daily dressing changes are part of the maintenance of central lines infusing PN.
c. A tunneled subclavian line has a Dacron cuff which helps prevent infection and stabilizes the line.
d. Solutions containing dextrose concentrations of more than 10% require a central line for administration
e. Intravenous tubing changes for PN are to be done every 72 hours.
Answer: A,C,D
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