Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)

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A patient arrives for hemodialysis and their pre-treatment weight is 4.2 kg above their established dry weight. What should the technician do FIRST?

Begin treatment immediately at the maximum ultrafiltration rate Verify the weight on a calibrated scale and document the finding before notifying the nurse Independently lower the patient's recorded dry weight in the system Shorten the treatment session to limit total fluid removal

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Verify the weight on a calibrated scale and document the finding before notifying the nurse

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