2 min
When administering IV therapy to a geriatric patient, you should implement special precautions due to fragile skin and veins
According to the National Institutes of Health, older adults are at increased risk for complications from IV therapy due to physiological changes such as fragile veins and reduced kidney function. Therefore, **when administering IV therapy to a geriatric patient, you should** take specific steps to address these vulnerabilities and ensure patient safety.
Read
Healthy Aging
