Multiple Choice
The patient is to receive lipid therapy and peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) .The nurse should be sure that:
A) The IV catheter is no larger than 20 gauge
B) Triglyceride levels are drawn before therapy is started
C) The fat emulsion is changed every 24 hours
D) The fat emulsion is completed within 3 hours
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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