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hemodialysis

hemodialysis

(also refer to dialysis, general)

risk for Injury [loss of vascular access]: risk factors may include clotting/thrombosis, infection, disconnection/hemorrhage.

risk for deficient Fluid Volume: risk factors may include excessive fluid losses/shifts via ultrafiltration, hemorrhage (altered coagulation/disconnection of shunt), and fluid restrictions.

risk for excess Fluid volume: risk factors may include excessive fluid intake; rapid IV, blood/plasma expanders/saline given to support BP during procedure.

ineffective Protection may be related to chronic disease state, drug therapy, abnormal blood profile, inadequate nutrition, possibly evidenced by altered clotting, impaired healing, deficient immunity, fatigue, anorexia.

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