The nurse evaluating a piggyback IV setup finds an error in the construction of the fluids. Which situation would the nurse correct?
A) Secondary bag is hung higher than the primary bag.
B) Primary line clamp is closed.
C) Slide clamp near the insertion site is open.
D) Secondary line clamp is open.

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When a medication is given via piggyback setup, the secondary bag is hung slightly higher than the primary line and, when the secondary infusion finishes, the primary one takes over again; therefore, all clamps (roller and slide) must be open for the setup to work properly.

The Nurse Evaluating a Piggyback IV Setup Finds an Error