A nurse is caring for a client who has lipid deposits occluding his or her central line. Which declotting agent should the nurse use to clear lipid deposits from a central line?

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70% ethanol is effective in clearing lipid deposits from central lines. Other options like hydrochloric acid, sodium bicarbonate, and alteplase are not specifically used for lipid deposits. Alteplase is commonly used for blood clots, not lipid deposits.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Lipid