The nurse is caring for a client following hemodialysis.The nursing assessment reveals the client is tachycardic; has pale,cool skin; and has a decreased urine output.Based on this data,the nurse determines that the client has not met which expected outcome associated with hemodialysis?
A) Cardiac decompensation
B) The pharmacological effects of a diuretic infused in the dialysate
C) The effects of rapidly infused intravenous fluids
D) A reduction of extracellular fluid

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A) The client on hemodialysis is expected to have a reduction of extracellular fluid, not a fluid deficit that puts the client at risk. Diuretics and IV fluids are not administered during hemodialysis. Cardiac decompensation would not be an expected outcome of treatment.
B) The client on hemodialysis is expected to have a reduction of extracellular fluid, not a fluid deficit that puts the client at risk. Diuretics and IV fluids are not administered during hemodialysis. Cardiac decompensation would not be an expected outcome of treatment.
C) The client on hemodialysis is expected to have a reduction of extracellular fluid, not a fluid deficit that puts the client at risk. Diuretics and IV fluids are not administered during hemodialysis. Cardiac decompensation would not be an expected outcome of treatment.
D) The client on hemodialysis is expected to have a reduction of extracellular fluid, not a fluid deficit that puts the client at risk. Diuretics and IV fluids are not administered during hemodialysis. Cardiac decompensation would not be an expected outcome of treatment.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Following Hemodialysis