Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
The client receiving hemodialysis is being discharged home from the dialysis center. Which instruction should the nurse teach the client?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A fever of 102┬░F or higher may indicate infection, a serious complication in hemodialysis patients, requiring prompt HCP notification. Ice may worsen bleeding, short nails are general advice, and encouraging dependency is not therapeutic.