A client receiving hemodialysis treatments arrives at the h…
A client receiving hemodialysis treatments arrives at the hospital with a blood pressure of 200/100 mm Hg, a heart rate of 110 beats/minute, and a respiratory rate of 36 breaths/minute. Oxygen saturation on room air is 89%. He complains of shortness of breath, and plus 2 pedal edema is noted. His last hemodialysis treatment was yesterday. Which intervention should be done first?
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A client with diabetic nephropathy, who’s being treated with hemodialysis, reports having frequent hypoglycemic episodes and states “My doctor reduced my insulin, which means my diabetes is improving.” What is the nurse’s best response?
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