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An Older Adult with a History of Heart Failure and Type

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An older adult with a history of heart failure and type 2 diabetes comes to the infusion center this morning to start intravenous (IV) antibiotic therapy for an infected wound via a peripheral device. When caring for this individual, which area(s) would be crucial for the nurse to consider related to the planned therapy? Select all that apply.


A) Individual's history of heart failure and diabetes
B) Individual's current living situation
C) Current status of the individual's veins
D) Individual's current cognitive function
E) Condition of the skin at the intended insertion site

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