The patient scheduled for his first hemodialysis treatment asks the nurse what common complications may occur from the treatment. The nurse would reply:
A) "High blood sugar levels and low protein levels may occur."
B) "Excessive bleeding and double vision may occur."
C) "Confusion and diarrhea may occur."
D) "Hypotension and cramping may occur."
Ans: D
Feedback: The most common side effects associated with hemodialysis are hypotension and cramping. Confusion is an uncommon complication related to dialysis disequilibrium syndrome; this condition is not frequently observed with advancing hemodialysis technology. Diarrhea is not a complication related to hemodialysis. High blood sugar levels and low protein levels are complications associated with peritoneal dialysis. Blood loss is a complication related to hemodialysis, but excessive bleeding is not a common complication related to advanced technology and equipment monitors. Double vision is not associated with hemodialysis, but blurry vision may be a manifestation of hypotension.
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