Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)

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Three hours into a hemodialysis session, a patient develops painful bilateral leg cramps. Their blood pressure has decreased from 138/82 mmHg at treatment start to 108/66 mmHg. What should the technician do first?

Administer IV calcium gluconate per standing order Decrease the ultrafiltration rate and notify the nurse Increase the blood flow rate to speed treatment completion Terminate the treatment and transfer the patient to the emergency department

Correct Answer:

Decrease the ultrafiltration rate and notify the nurse

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