A patient with a totally implanted venous port requires access for the first time since surgical placement 6 weeks ago. The nurse cannot palpate the port septum clearly. Which action is MOST appropriate?
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A
Use a standard hypodermic needle to access the port
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B
Attempt access by feel alone using finger pressure to identify the septum edge
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C
Use ultrasound guidance to locate the port septum before accessing
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D
Document inability to access and schedule a port removal