Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)

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Midway through a patient's dialysis session, the technician notes that the patient's temperature has risen from 36.7°C (98.1°F) at baseline to 38.1°C (100.6°F). What is the most appropriate next action?

Continue treatment and recheck temperature in 30 minutes without intervention Increase the dialysate temperature to match the patient's current body temperature Notify the nurse immediately and assess the access site and catheter for signs of infection Administer acetaminophen and document without escalating to nursing staff

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Notify the nurse immediately and assess the access site and catheter for signs of infection

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