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Active Learning Template: Therapeutic Procedure

ATI Ch. 57

Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis: Assessment of an Arteriovenous Fistula

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Therapeutic Procedure


description of procedure

Indications

Nursing Interventions

outcomes/evaluation

client education

potiential complications

nursing interventions due to the “potiential complications
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Description of the procedure

Hemodialysis is the process of removal of wastes from the blood via a fistula (ateriovenous fistula )

Peritoneal dialysis is the removal of wastes from the blood through peritoneal cavity.

Indication :

  • Chronic kidney failure
  • Acidosis
  • To treat fluid overload
  • Severe electrolyte imbalances
  • In presence of uremic symptoms
  • Ingestion of any toxic substance

Nursing intervention

  • To monitor the patient throughout the procedure
  • Keeping a track of vital signs
  • Check and record the weight  of the patient before and after procedure
  • Assessing for any reactions during procedure
  • Administer medication as per order
  • Assess the blood reports if any before procedure

Outcomes

  • The patient able yo understand the necessity of the procedure
  • Patient snow to do PD by self

Client education

  • Increase protein intake in food
  • Restrict sodium, potassium, phosphorus in diet
  • Fluid intake as per the order of the nephrologist
  • Do not apply pressure on the fistula
  • Avoid weight lifting ,tight sleeves, ornaments which can block blood circulation of the hand
  • Avoid infection of the site

Potential complications

  • Hypotension or hypertension
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Headache
  • Cramps
  • Chest pain
  • Fluid imbalances

Nursing intervention due yo potential complications

  • Monitor blood pressure regularly throughout the procedure
  • Administer antiemetics in case of nausea or vomiting
  • In case of chest pain,stop dialysis and elevate lower limb
  • Monitor blood glucose level.
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