A physician orders an I.V. infusion for a dehydrated older adult client diagnosed with congestive heart failure. A nurse prepares to implement the physician's order. Which would be an appropriate choice of infusion equipment for the older adult client with cardiovascular compromise?

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A microdrop administration set is appropriate for a dehydrated older adult client with congestive heart failure because it allows for precise control of fluid administration, reducing the risk of fluid overload which is crucial in patients with compromised cardiovascular function.

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