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A patient with chronic renal failure will be dialyzed for the first time the following morning.Which is an appropriate nursing intervention for the patient? Select all that apply.
A) Encourage oral fluid intake as desired.
B) Place the patient on strict I&O.
C) Weigh the patient before and after dialysis.
D) Maintain a total fluid restriction of 1,000 mL as prescribed.
E) Monitor laboratory values.
Chronic Renal Failure
A long-term condition where the kidneys progressively lose their ability to filter waste, electrolytes, and excess fluids from the body.
Dialyzed
The process of removing waste products and excess substances from the blood, commonly used in patients with renal failure.
Fluid Restriction
A medical directive to limit the amount of fluid intake in order to manage or prevent specific health conditions.
- Formulate targets for patients suffering from imbalances in fluid and electrolytes.
- Gain proficiency in recognizing and determining different electrolyte disturbances through the evaluation of patient signs, symptoms, and test outcomes.
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Learning Objectives
- Formulate targets for patients suffering from imbalances in fluid and electrolytes.
- Gain proficiency in recognizing and determining different electrolyte disturbances through the evaluation of patient signs, symptoms, and test outcomes.
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