Where should the piggyback be positioned, in relation to a primary IV?

Higher than the primary IV
Lower than the primary IV
At the same level as the primary IV
It does not matter where it is positioned


Higher than the primary IV

Rationale: A piggyback must be positioned higher than the primary intravenous (IV) line so that the fluid flows into the primary IV line.

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