Patients with chronic renal failure who are receiving dialysis are prone to injury because of:
1. bone demineralization, peripheral neuropathy.
2. fatigue, drug side effects.
3. impaired immune response, malnutrition.
4. multiple life changes, hormone deficiencies.
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Loss of calcium from the bones leaves them weak, and lack of sensation in the hands and feet leaves the patient with a lack of proprioception. Realizing these factors, the nurse can draw up implementations to help prevent injuries.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 871
OBJ: 6 TOP: Chronic Renal Failure
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Nursing Diagnosis
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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