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Which of the following is a nursing consideration specific to the intravenous administration of lipids?
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Monitoring lipemia clearance on a weekly basis
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Using only central venous access for the infusion
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Testing urine for glycosuria every 6 hours
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Using non-PVC tubing
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Using non-PVC tubing is a nursing consideration specific to the intravenous administration of lipids because lipids can interact with PVC tubing, causing leaching of plasticizers into the solution. This can lead to the formation of particles and emboli, which can be harmful to the patient if infused. Therefore, using non-PVC tubing is important to ensure the integrity and safety of the lipid infusion.
