A patient has arrived for a scheduled hemodialysis session. Which nursing action is most appropriate for the registered nurse (RN) to delegate to a dialysis technician?
a. Teach the patient about fluid restrictions.
b. Check blood pressure before starting dialysis.
c. Assess for causes of an increase in predialysis weight.
d. Determine the ultrafiltration rate for the hemodialysis.
ANS: B
Dialysis technicians are educated in monitoring for blood pressure. Assessment, adjustment of the appropriate ultrafiltration rate, and patient teaching require the education and scope of practice of an RN.
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