Question # 84

During a hemodialysis session, a patient develops sudden hypotension with nausea. The nurse notes the patient’s target weight has not been reached. The most appropriate initial intervention is:

Options:

A.

Increase blood flow rate

B.

Place patient in Trendelenburg and reduce ultrafiltration rate

C.

Administer hypertonic saline bolus

D.

Stop dialysis immediately and notify physician

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