CCHT-A Practice Questions - NNCC Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician - Advanced Exam

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A patient becomes diaphoretic, nauseated, and reports cramping 90 minutes into treatment. Blood pressure is 82/48 mm Hg, down from a pre-dialysis reading of 138/86 mm Hg. What is the most appropriate first action?

Stop ultrafiltration, place the patient in Trendelenburg, and notify the nurse Increase the blood pump speed to clear toxins faster Discontinue treatment and remove the needles immediately Give the patient oral fluids and continue treatment unchanged

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Stop ultrafiltration, place the patient in Trendelenburg, and notify the nurse

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