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Here is some sample content from Client and Family Education Handout - Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC,:

	CLIENT AND FAMILY EDUCATION HANDOUT PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL CATHETERS PICC Problem Action Excessive bleeding. Expect bleeding in the first 24 hours. Excessive bleeding is more than 1 tablespoon of blood saturating the dressing. Apply a pressure dressing and call the nurse. Insertion site redness. A warm, moist compress to the upper arm should be applied between the insertion site and the shoulder for 20 minutes, four 4 times a day. The affected arm is to be elevated and the limb should be exercised daily. Insertion site pain. A warm, moist compress should be applied to the upper arm...
Second excerpt:
	...to the upper arm between the insertion site and the shoulder for 20 minutes, four 4 times a day. You may take Tylenol every four 4 hours as needed for pain. Exercise the affected arm mildly. If pain persists, call the nurse. Leaking catheter. Be sure all connections are tight. Call the nurse if catheter keeps leaking. Catheter is pulled out slightly. The catheter is still usable but it is pulled out a little bit. Tape the catheter in place securely. DO NOT pull it out any further. ...