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The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic kidney disease who is receiving hemodialysis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
A temperature of 100.8┬░F suggests infection, a serious complication in hemodialysis patients due to their immunocompromised state and vascular access. Options A, B, and C are normal: BP is stable, 1 kg weight gain is expected fluid retention, and a strong thrill indicates a patent fistula.