A nurse is preparing to administer a blood transfusion to an older adult.Understanding age-related changes,what alterations in the usual protocol are necessary for the nurse to implement? (Select all that apply.)

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The older adult needs vital signs monitored as often as every 15 minutes for the duration of the transfusion because changes may be the only indication of a transfusion-related problem.To prevent fluid overload,the nurse obtains a prescription to hold other running IV fluids during the transfusion.The other options are not warranted.

A Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a Blood Transfusion to an Older