Question

The nurse is caring for a 68 year old male patient which is 30 minutes

into his hemodialysis treatment. The patients complains of chest pain
and nausea. When assessing the patient, he is diaphoretic, short of
breath, and starts vomiting. Which of the following interventions might
be considered appropriate for the patient at this time?

a Administer oxygen as indicated.
b Administer nitroglycerin or other medications as per facility protocol.
c Decrease the UF rate temporarily.
d All of the above

Answer 1

Administer oxygen, nitroglycerin or other medications, and decrease the UF rate temporarily.

Step-by-step explanation:

The appropriate intervention for the patient experiencing chest pain, nausea, diaphoresis, shortness of breath, and vomiting during hemodialysis treatment would be d) All of the above.

Administering oxygen as indicated helps to increase the oxygen supply to the patient's body, reducing chest pain and shortness of breath. Administering nitroglycerin or other medications as per facility protocol can help relieve chest pain by relaxing the blood vessels. Decreasing the ultrafiltration (UF) rate temporarily can help alleviate symptoms by reducing fluid removal and preventing low blood pressure.