A child is prescribed hemodialysis for the treatment of kidney failure. When providing care for this child, what will the nurse monitor for during the assessment?
1. Shock
2. Hypotension
3. Infections
4. Migraines
5. Fluid overload
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale: Rapid changes in fluid and electrolyte balance during hemodialysis may lead to shock and hypotension. Other complications to watch for are thromboses and infection. Migraines and fluid overload are not clinical manifestations associated with hemodialysis.
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