The nurse is caring for a patient receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which action will the nurse take?

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During central venous catheter dressing changes, always use a sterile mask and gloves, and assess insertion sites for signs and symptoms of infection. To avoid infection, change the TPN infusion tubing every 24 hours, and do not hang a single container of PN for longer than 24 hours or lipids longer than 12 hours.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Receiving Total Parenteral