Blood Sample Collection in Geriatric Patients

Inclusion Criteria: * patients aged 65 years and over * who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study * who used oral (Rivaroxaban 10-15-20 mg, Dabigatran, 75-110-150 mg, Apixaban 2.5-5 mg) and subcutaneous (Enoxaparin sodium 6000-4000 anti-Xa IU/0.6-0.4 ml) anticoagulants * who were literate in Turkish * who were scheduled for blood collection * who would undergo blood collection from the antecubital site with vacutainer Exclusion Criteria: * patients with communication problems * patients with hematoma, ecchymosis, and scarring in the antecubital site * patients who would be discharged before 72 hours * patients with coagulation disorders