A nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client who has a new ileostomy. The nurse should recognize that the teaching has been effective when the client states,

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A. "Your PICC line will allow long-term access for antibiotic therapy." - PICC lines are often used for long-term administration of medications, including antibiotics, due to their durability and ease of use.

B. "You should use a 5-milliliter barrel syringe to flush your PICC line at home." - The size of the syringe used to flush a PICC line depends on the facility's protocol and the client's specific

needs. Specific instructions regarding syringe size should be provided by the healthcare provider or nurse.

C. "Your PICC line must be placed in your nondominant arm." - The choice of arm for PICC line placement depends on various factors, including vein integrity and the client's comfort. There is no strict requirement for the PICC line to be placed in the nondominant arm.

D. "You should immobilize the arm with the PICC line using a sling." - Immobilizing the arm with a sling is not typically necessary after PICC line placement. Clients are usually instructed to avoid excessive movement and to keep the arm clean and dry to prevent complications.

A. Using the injection port farthest from the IV catheter insertion site is not necessary for administering an IV bolus of medication and may not be practical depending on the setup of the IV tubing.

B. Occluding the IV tubing above the injection port prevents the bolus medication from flowing into the continuous IV infusion, ensuring that the medication is delivered directly to the patient.

C. Checking for blood return after medication administration is not relevant in this context, as albumin 5% is administered intravenously and does not require blood return.

D. Flushing the IV tubing with a heparinized solution is not necessary for administering an IV bolus of medication and may not be appropriate for all medications.