The nurse is teaching a client about peritoneal dialysis. Which complication of this treatment would the nurse instruct the client to report?
bone pain confusion muscle cramps cloudy outflow
Category: Physiological Adaptation
The nurse is performing hemodialysis on a client, with the understanding that air embolus is a complication of this treatment. Which assessment findings by the nurse indicate an air embolus?
cold intolerance chest pain and anxiety decreased respirations hypertension and widening pulse pressure
The nurse is caring for a client who is HIV-positive. The nurse understands which of the following to be true regarding HIV and AIDS?
Viral load testing monitors disease progression and evaluates effectiveness of treatment. The Western blot test is positive if antibodies to at least three majo...
The nurse is assessing a client with Graves’ disease. Which assessment finding would the nurse expect in this client?
bradycardia constipation exophthalmos recent weight gain