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Question 1

Which patient situation would increase the risk for developing dialysis disequilibrium syndrome?
◦ A known history of long-term substance abuse
◦ Peritoneal dialysis provided in a home environment
◦ Patient who received an ACE inhibitor prior to hemodialysis
◦ Patient undergoing first hemodialysis treatment

Question 2

What should the nurse do when caring for a patient with an arteriovenous (AV) fistula in the forearm for hemodialysis?
◦ Percuss the fistula for presence of a bruit each shift
◦ Take the blood pressure in the unaffected arm
◦ Flush the fistula with heparin every shift
◦ Position the patient so there is pressure on the access area
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