A faculty member is explaining complications of hemodialysis to a group of students. Which complications does the faculty member include in the discussion with the students? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Bleeding
B.
Febrile reactions
C.
Hypotension
D.
Infection
E.
Pulmonary embolism
ANS: A, B, C, D
There are many complications associated with hemodialysis, including bleeding, febrile reactions, hypotension, and infection. Although any ill child can develop a pulmonary embolism, this is not a specific complication of this therapy.
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