The nurse is preparing to perform hemodialysis for a male client with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Which of the following client findings is the most concerning?

Reference Ranges:
Hemoglobin (male): 14-18 g/dL (140-180 g/L)

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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Question

The nurse is preparing to perform hemodialysis for a male client with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Which of the following client findings is the  most   concerning? 
 
 Reference Ranges: 
 Hemoglobin (male): 14-18 g/dL (140-180 g/L)

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Inability to palpate a thrill at the AV fistula

Answer

Pale and yellow skin tone

Answer

Reduced estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)

Answer

A hemoglobin of 11 g/dL (110 g/L)

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