A patient who has suffered severe burns in a motor vehicle accident will soon be started on parenteral nutrition (PN). Which principle should guide the nurse's administration of the patient's nutrition?
a. Administration of PN requires clean technique.
b. Central PN requires rapid dilution in a large volume of blood.
c. Peripheral PN delivery is preferred over the use of a central line.
d. Only water-soluble medications may be added to the PN by the nurse.
Ans: b. Central PN requires rapid dilution in a large volume of blood.
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