Dialysis
Dialysis ( 46 Questions)
This statement is incorrect. Increasing the dialysis session duration would not address the client's muscle cramps and may lead to further fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
Muscle cramps during hemodialysis can be caused by the cooling effect of the dialysate solution. Increasing the temperature of the dialysate can help alleviate the cramps.
This statement is incorrect. Decreasing the dialysate solution flow rate may not directly address the muscle cramps and may not be indicated unless there are other clinical indications to do so.
This statement is incorrect. Administering an anticoagulant medication is not relevant to address muscle cramps. Muscle cramps during hemodialysis are often caused by the cooling effect of the dialysate solution. Increasing the temperature of the dialysate can help alleviate the cramps.
A) This statement is incorrect. Increasing the dialysis session duration would not address the client's muscle cramps and may lead to further fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
B) Muscle cramps during hemodialysis can be caused by the cooling effect of the dialysate solution. Increasing the temperature of the dialysate can help alleviate the cramps.
C) This statement is incorrect. Decreasing the dialysate solution flow rate may not directly address the muscle cramps and may not be indicated unless there are other clinical indications to do so.
D) This statement is incorrect. Administering an anticoagulant medication is not relevant to address muscle cramps. Muscle cramps during hemodialysis are often caused by the cooling effect of the dialysate solution. Increasing the temperature of the dialysate can help alleviate the cramps.