A patient in intensive care with acute tubular necrosis from a toxic ingestion has been started on renal replacement therapy. The family expresses concern that the patient will not be able to afford dialysis after discharge from the hospital
In responding to the family, what should the nurse consider?
A) The family is in crisis and unable to respond rationally.
B) Toxic acute tubular necrosis has a higher likelihood of complete healing.
C) Since the patient is currently oliguric, renal replacement therapy is indicated.
D) The patient is unlikely to survive this illness, so the cost of long-term dialysis is not an issue.
B
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