Question # 75

A hemodialysis patient develops sudden onset of shortness of breath, chest pain, and a drop in oxygen saturation during treatment. The nurse’s immediate priority action is:

Options:

A.

Increase ultrafiltration rate

B.

Stop the blood pump, place patient in Trendelenburg if air embolism suspected, administer 100% oxygen, and notify the physician

C.

Administer pain medication only

D.

Continue dialysis at reduced speed

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