When administering lipid emulsions via piggyback to a patient requiring total parenteral nutrition, the nurse remembers to:

Explanation

•Lipid emulsions should be administered below the infusion filter because lipids cannot pass through infusion filters without breaking down.

•Vented tubing is not needed for lipid emulsions.

•Special I.V. tubing is not needed.

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