It has been 12 hours since you inserted your double-lumen PICC line on 12-year old Jessica in the pediatric unit. While on the unit making rounds, the nurse asks you to check on Jessica's PICC line due to her IV fluids being temporarily stopped due to her pump alarming "occlusion" all night long.
What happened?
You attempt to flush Jessica's PICC line and her line will not flush. Discuss a couple of nursing actions that you may consider at this time to clear Jessica's line. Explain how flushing plays a role in PICC care and maintenance and what peer-to-peer education you would provide to Jessica's nurse. What documentation would you write in Jessica's chart? Construct your nursing documentation for this treatment plan.
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