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   ocr: Signs and symptoms of infection develop: Take. history and perform physical examination Temperature > 104F; rypotension withont Known Systemic signs of infection are) present with temperature < 104F source or drainage around catheter is present andj patient is Hemodynamically stable: Order appropriate tests and culture blood druwn from peripheral vein und from TPN catheter Initial treatment based on clinical judgment Symptoms persist, and source Source of infection other than catheter tip identified: ofinfection remains unknown Institute spocific therapy Remove catheter, culture tip Signs and ...