K.B.'s physician notes that she is anemic, which most likely is the cause of her increasing
fatigue. Why is K.B. anemic?
What will be an ideal response?
• Anemia is common in ESRD and occurs because the diseased kidney is unable to synthesize an
adequate amount of erythropoietin. Erythropoietin stimulates the bone marrow to produce RBCs.
• HD can result in hemolysis of RBCs during the dialysis process, further decreasing Hgb and Hct
values.
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When infusing dialysate solution for chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), the infusion time is
A. 5—10 minutes. B. 10—20 minutes. C. Until the dialysate is emptied from the IV bags. D. Until the client complains of discomfort.
N completion of assessment, a nursing diagnosis relevant to the educational needs of the patient or caregiver can be determined. Diagnoses specifically related to patient education include: (Select all that apply.)
a. deficient knowledge. b. readiness for enhanced knowledge. c. noncompliance. d. pain. e. alteration in elimination.
A nurse says to a client, "Things will look better tomorrow after a good night's sleep." This is an example of which communication technique?
1. The therapeutic technique of giving advice 2. The therapeutic technique of defending 3. The nontherapeutic technique of presenting reality 4. The nontherapeutic technique of giving reassurance
What systems are activated by Hageman's factor? (Select all that apply.)
A) Kinin system B) Histamine release system C) Clotting cascade D) Plasminogen system E) Chemotaxis system