J. P.is a 56-year-old male being discharged to home
with a diagnosis of osteomyelitis of the right
lower extremity, requiring long-term antibiotics via a recently
placed peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)
in his right upper arm. J. P.’s comorbidities include Type 2
diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, and depression.
He lives with his wife and adult son in a one-story home. J.
P. is unable to work at his regular job providing security at
a local university because it requires him to ambulate for
long hours. J. P. and his family need education about
administering the antibiotics and the PICC line.