During routine hemodialysis, the 68-year-old patient complains of nausea and dizziness. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Slow down the rate of dialysis.
b. Check patient's blood pressure (BP).
c. Review the hematocrit (Hct) level.
d. Give prescribed PRN antiemetic drugs.
ANS: B
The patient's complaints of nausea and dizziness suggest hypotension, so the initial action should be to check the BP. The other actions may also be appropriate based on the blood pressure obtained.
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