Question 1
The nurse notes that a patient receiving peritoneal dialysis has a dialysate return deficit of 300 mL. What action should the nurse take at this time? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ Hand flush the dialysis catheter.
◦ Infuse 500 mL additional dialysate.
◦ Change the cycler.
◦ Examine the tubing for kinks.
◦ Assist the patient to change position.
Question 2
Why should the nurse realize the importance of advocating for organ donation?
◦ The organ recipient usually enjoys a better quality of life at less cost to the health care system.
◦ The supply of donor organs meets the demand of potential recipients.
◦ Organ recipients are not expected to have a long life span because of complications associated with the transplant.
◦ The organ recipient is often confined by frequent health care visits in order to maintain health.
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