Lipids are ordered to be administered to Gertrude, a client with fatty acid deficiency, through a peripheral vein. Which of the following is the correct way of preparing or administering lipids through a peripheral vein?
A)The nurse adds additives into the fat emulsion solution.
B)The nurse uses an intravenous filter.
C)Lipids are given in a hypotonic solution administered through a peripheral vein.
D)The nurse refrains from using a bottle of lipids observed to have separation of emulsion into layers.

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The nurse discards a bottle of lipids if separation of emulsion into layers is observed. Additives must not be added into the fat emulsion solution. An intravenous filter is not used because the particles of fat emulsion are too large to get through the filters. Lipids are given in an isotonic solution.

Lipids Are Ordered to Be Administered to Gertrude, a Client