The nurse is collecting data for a patient who has returned from a dialysis session. After dialysis, the nurse anticipates which of these patient findings?
a. Increased energy
b. Weight loss
c. Hypertension
d. Distended neck veins
ANS: B
B. Based on the fluid pulled off during dialysis, weight will be lost. A. Following a treatment, the patient normally feels weak and fatigued. C. Hypotension may occur due to the fluid loss. D. Fluid and electrolyte levels drop rapidly, so there is no fluid overload.
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