The administration of a second solution using a separate port is called a ____.

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A piggyback is the administration of a second solution using a separate port, typically higher up on the IV tubing. A Y-connector is a device used to allow two IV lines to merge into one. A double-lumen tube is a type of catheter that has two separate channels within a single tube. A distal port refers to the port farthest from the patient's body. Therefore, the best choice is B as it directly answers the given question.

The Administration of a Second Solution Using a Separate Port