Parenteral nutrition (PN) can be infused into either a central or peripheral vein. What type of parenteral solution is infused into a central vein?
A) Hypertonic C) Isotonic
B) Hypotonic D) 40% isotonic, 50% hypotonic
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Central PN infuses a hypertonic, nutritionally complete solution through a large-diameter central vein so that it is quickly diluted.
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