A patient undergoes neurological changes during hemodialysis. Of the following, which is the most likely cause of these neurologic abnormalities?
A) Acute myocardial infarction
B) Hyperglycemia
C) Hypotension
D) Accumulated blood urea

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During hemodialysis, patients with renal failure often have a buildup of blood urea that crosses the blood-brain barrier and causes neurological symptoms such as confusion, seizures, and coma. This is called uremic encephalopathy. Acute myocardial infarction, hyperglycemia, and hypotension may cause neurological symptoms, but they are not typically associated with hemodialysis.

A Patient Undergoes Neurological Changes During Hemodialysis