A client with chronic kidney disease is undergoing his first hemodialysis treatment, and the nurse is monitoring the client for signs of disequilibrium syndrome. For which signs of this syndrome does the nurse monitor the client?
A. Fever and tachycardia
B. Headache and confusion
C. Bradycardia and hypothermia
D. Irritability and generalized weakness
Ans: B. Headache and confusion
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a. radial. b. brachial. c. carotid. d. femoral.
What type of clotting problem is most often treated with a thrombin inhibitor?
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A. infusion pump B. PCA pump C. rate controller D. syringe pump