The nurse is caring for a client from another country who was admitted with hypertension and chronic renal failure. The client is receiving hemodialysis three times a week. The nurse is assessing the client's diet and the client reports the use of salt su
When teaching the client to avoid salt substitute, which rationale supports this teaching point?
A) They will increase the risk of AV fistula infection.
B) They will cause the client to retain fluid.
C) They will interact with the client's antihypertensive medications.
D) They can potentiate hyperkalemia.
Answer: D
Many salt substitutes use potassium chloride. Potassium intake is carefully regulated in clients with renal failure, and the use of salt substitutes will worsen hyperkalemia. Increases in weight do need to be reported to the healthcare provider as a possible indication of fluid volume excess, but this is not the reason why salt substitute is to be avoided. The control of hypertension is essential in the management of a client with kidney disease, but salt substitute is not known to interact with antihypertensive medications. An AV fistula does need to be protected from injury and infection could be caused by constricting clothing, venipunctures, and other items.
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