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Mollykgkg · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which statement should the nurse include when teaching a client who has end-stage renal disease about hemodialysis?

a. Dialysis filters wastes, excess electrolytes, and water from your blood.
b. It is advised that you fast for at least 12 hours prior to the treatment.'
c. Be sure and take any prescribed medications before each treatment.
d. Each treatment is usually done three times a week and takes several hours to complete.

Question 2

To help parents prevent their infant from developing positional plagiocephaly, the nurse should teach the parents to:

a. alternate the infant's head position during sleep
b. allow the infant to sleep in an infant carrier
c. place the infant in a high Fowler's position during the day and in the tummy position for sleep
d. keep the infant on an air mattress for play and sleep

covalentbond · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Hemodialysis uses a semipermeable membrane through which the client's blood circulates. Standard Precautions must be followed and strict asepsis maintained for the entire process. Hemodialysis takes 3 to 6 hours each time and is usually performed three times a week. Possible complications include hemorrhage, infection, and emboli formation.

Answer to Question 2

A
Positional plagiocephaly or flattened head syndrome, is a condition in which one side or the back of the head is flattened. This can be caused when the infant is put to sleep in the same position repeatedly or by neck muscle problems.