Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client receiving hemodialysis. During hemodialysis, the client becomes anxious, experiencing tachypnea and hypotension. The nurse suspects which complication of hemodialysis?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Disequilibrium syndrome causes tachypnea, hypotension, and anxiety due to rapid shifts in fluid and electrolytes during dialysis.