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How does continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration (CVVHDF) differ from CVVH?
How does continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration (CVVHDF) differ from CVVH?
What is the primary goal of continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH)?
What is the primary goal of continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH)?
Which CRRT mode involves slowly removing fluid through ultrafiltration at a rate of 100 to 300 mL/h?
Which CRRT mode involves slowly removing fluid through ultrafiltration at a rate of 100 to 300 mL/h?
What characterizes the movement of blood and dialysate in continuous venovenous hemofiltration with dialysis (CVVHD)?
What characterizes the movement of blood and dialysate in continuous venovenous hemofiltration with dialysis (CVVHD)?
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Which of the following is a contraindication for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies (CRRTs)?
Which of the following is a contraindication for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies (CRRTs)?
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What is a common indication for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies (CRRTs)?
What is a common indication for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies (CRRTs)?
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What is a critical nursing role in the management of patients undergoing dialysis?
What is a critical nursing role in the management of patients undergoing dialysis?
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What should the nurse prioritize in the pre-care of a patient undergoing dialysis?
What should the nurse prioritize in the pre-care of a patient undergoing dialysis?
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What is the purpose of warming the dialyzing fluid to body temperature or slightly warmer before peritoneal dialysis?
What is the purpose of warming the dialyzing fluid to body temperature or slightly warmer before peritoneal dialysis?
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Why is it important for the nurse to examine the abdomen before catheter insertion in peritoneal dialysis?
Why is it important for the nurse to examine the abdomen before catheter insertion in peritoneal dialysis?
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When performing peritoneal dialysis, why does the nurse need to take and record baseline vital signs before starting the procedure?
When performing peritoneal dialysis, why does the nurse need to take and record baseline vital signs before starting the procedure?
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What is an essential step that the nurse must perform regarding fluid removal, replacement, and drug administration before starting peritoneal dialysis?
What is an essential step that the nurse must perform regarding fluid removal, replacement, and drug administration before starting peritoneal dialysis?
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