A nurse initiates IV therapy in an elderly patient
A nurse initiates IV therapy in an elderly patient.Which following action should be implemented?A) Apply a warm compress to the site.B) Use a tourniquet for venipuncture.C) Select a site distal to the wrist.D) Assess for vein fragility. The correct answer and explanation is: The correct answer is D) Assess for vein fragility. In elderly patients, […]
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