A patient with acute kidney injury is prescribed intermittent hemodialysis three times a week for 4 hours each session
The nurse will plan interventions to address what problems that can occur between sessions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Fluid overload
2. Waste accumulation
3. Electrolyte imbalances
4. Hypotension
5. Infection
1,2,3
Rationale 1: A disadvantage of intermittent hemodialysis is that fluid overload can develop between sessions.
Rationale 2: A disadvantage of intermittent hemodialysis is that waste accumulation can develop between sessions.
Rationale 3: A disadvantage of intermittent hemodialysis is that electrolyte imbalances can develop between sessions.
Rationale 4: Hypotension can occur after a session and not usually between sessions.
Rationale 5: The risk for infection is not higher between sessions.
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