A Client being hemodialyzed suddenly become short of breath an | AIIMS Nursing quiz
A Client being hemodialyzed suddenly become short of breath and complains of chest pain the client is tachycardia pale and anxious and the nurse suspect air embolism . What is the priority nursing action?
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14%
Monitor vital sign every 15 min. For the next hour
48%
Discontinue dialysis and notify the health care provider
18%
Continue dialysis at slower rate after checking the lines for air
20%
Bolus the client with 500ml of normal saline to break up the air embolus
