The correct answer is 2. A Hickman catheter, inserted into a large vein, typically the subclavian vein in the chest, and advanced until the tip rests in the superior vena cava, near the heart, is used for long-term access to the bloodstream, particularly for chemotherapy, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), or frequent blood draws.
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