The nurse is preparing to administer an IV fat emulsion simultaneously with parenteral nutrition (PN). What approach to the administration of a fat emulsion is appropriate?
A) IV fat emulsions may be infused simultaneously with PN through a Y-connector close to the infusion site and should not be filtered.
B) The nurse should prepare for placement of another IV line, as IV fat emulsions may not be infused simultaneously through the line used for PN.
C) IV fat emulsions may be infused simultaneously with PN through a Y-connector close to the infusion site after running the emulsion through a filter.
D) The IV fat emulsions can be piggy-backed into any existing IV solution that is infusing.
A
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