The nurse is preparing a bag of PN solution for administration and notices a thin layer of fat droplets.What should she do?

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Inspect PN solution for particulate matter,or,if it is a 3:1 solution,inspect emulsion for a cream layer or separation of fat into a layer.If there is a thin layer of aggregated fat droplets about 1 to 2 cm in thickness,invert bag back and forth gently to mix.
Do not use PN solution if it has coalesced (thick,dense layer of fat droplets at surface,appearing 10 cm in thickness)or oiled out (fat droplets separate from solution,appearing as a clear layer at surface).Notify the pharmacy,and request a new solution.If there is a thin layer of aggregated fat droplets about 1 to 2 cm in thickness,invert bag back and forth gently to mix.

The Nurse Is Preparing a Bag of PN Solution for Administration