When preparing a client for hemodialysis, which of the following would be most important for the nurse to do?
A) Check for thrill or bruit over the access site.
B) Inspect the catheter insertion site for infection.
C) Add the prescribed drug to the dialysate.
D) Warm the solution to body temperature.
A
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When preparing a client for hemodialysis, the nurse would need to check for a thrill or bruit over the vascular access site to ensure patency. Inspecting the catheter insertion site for infection, adding the prescribed drug to the dialysate, and warming the solution to body temperature would be necessary when preparing a client for peritoneal dialysis.
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