An important consideration when preparing to administer parenteral nutrition solution is that:
1. prepared solutions should be stored at room temperature.
2. solutions will be cloudy.
3. darkened solutions should be discarded.
4. prepared solutions should be used within 48 hours.
Correct Answer: 3
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