Dialysis
Dialysis ( 46 Questions)
This statement is incorrect. Hypercalcemia (elevated calcium levels) can be a concern in ESRD, but it is not the primary indication for initiating dialysis in this scenario. Pruritus is more commonly associated with uremia and high levels of other waste products.
This statement is incorrect. Hypervolemia (fluid overload) can be a concern in ESRD, but it is not the primary indication described in the scenario. The persistent pruritus is more likely related to uremia and the accumulation of toxins.
This statement is incorrect. Hyperkalemia (elevated potassium levels) is not the primary indication described in the scenario. While hyperkalemia may occur in ESRD, the primary concern leading to the need for dialysis in this case is the uremia and its associated symptoms.
Uremia, which is the accumulation of urea and other waste products in the blood, can lead to various complications, including pruritus. Dialysis helps remove these waste products from the bloodstream and may alleviate the itching associated with uremia.
A) This statement is incorrect. Hypercalcemia (elevated calcium levels) can be a concern in ESRD, but it is not the primary indication for initiating dialysis in this scenario. Pruritus is more commonly associated with uremia and high levels of other waste products.
B) This statement is incorrect. Hypervolemia (fluid overload) can be a concern in ESRD, but it is not the primary indication described in the scenario. The persistent pruritus is more likely related to uremia and the accumulation of toxins.
C) This statement is incorrect. Hyperkalemia (elevated potassium levels) is not the primary indication described in the scenario. While hyperkalemia may occur in ESRD, the primary concern leading to the need for dialysis in this case is the uremia and its associated symptoms.
D) Uremia, which is the accumulation of urea and other waste products in the blood, can lead to various complications, including pruritus. Dialysis helps remove these waste products from the bloodstream and may alleviate the itching associated with uremia.