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A nurse working on a pediatric unit teaches a student nurse that the children may require intravenous fluids to be administered through a peripheral line, a central venous access, or a peripherally inserted central catheter.
 
  The nurse further notes that on the unit, several patients are candidates for central venous access devices, including:
  Select all answers that apply.
  A) a child receiving chemotherapy for cancer.
  B) a child receiving fluid maintenance prior to diagnostic testing.
  C) a child who requires long-term intravenous access for hydration.
  D) a child with pneumonia who requires intermittent medication administration.

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Great answer!