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When administering an IV piggyback medication to infuse by gravity, how can the nurse ensure that the medication will flow properly?A. Use an infusion pump to regulate the flow rate of the piggyback medication.B. Hang the piggyback medication higher than the primary fluid.C. Attach the piggyback medication to the most proximal insertion port on the primary tubing.D. Use a secondary infusion set for the piggyback tubing.
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