During a Client's First Dialysis Treatment, the Client Complains of a Severe

question 8

Multiple Choice

During a client's first dialysis treatment, the client complains of a severe headache and appears somewhat confused. The priority action by the nurse's is to

• A) administer oxygen by nasal cannula.
• B) encourage the client to drink fluids.
• C) notify the physician immediately.
• D) slow the rate of the dialysis.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A part of the brain within the temporal lobe that plays key roles in processing emotions such as fear, anger, and pleasure.

Endorphins

Naturally occurring peptides in the brain that act as neurotransmitters to reduce the perception of pain and can induce feelings of pleasure or euphoria.

Glial Cells

Non-neuronal cells in the nervous system that support, protect, and provide a scaffold for neurons.

Myelin

A fatty substance that wraps around neurons, increasing the speed at which electrical impulses are passed along the nerve cells.