At what level should a nurse attach a secondary administration set (piggyback) medication bag to a primary bag of IV solution?
a. at the same level
b. below the level
c. above the level
d. It makes no difference as long as the piggyback drips without problem.
C
When hanging a secondary administration set (piggyback), the nurse should hang a piggyback medication bag above the level of the primary bag of IV solution by placing the primary bag on the extender found in the secondary tubing package.
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