Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Full-length
A client is scheduled for hemodialysis twice weekly through an arteriovenous fistula in the left arm. Following each hemodialysis treatment, the nurse should evaluate the client for which of the following because of risks associated with hemodialysis? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,C
Rationale
Hemodialysis risks include fluid volume deficit (A) from rapid fluid removal and bleeding (C) from the fistula site. Fluid excess (B) and pulmonary edema (E) are pre-dialysis risks, and acidosis (D) is corrected by dialysis.