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EduNurse ITS
Scenario 16
Domain: manage central line
Source: nursing advanced skills
Autumn, age 32, has a history of Diabetes Mellitus Type II and has
been admitted to the hospital with a left lower leg wound that
developed cellulitis. She has been receiving antibiotic therapy in
the hospital for the past two days through a right upper arm PICC
line and is now ready for discharge. When at home, she will
continue to receive cefazolin 500 mg IV every 8 hours for the next
14 days. What is the purpose of the PICC line?