Hemodialysis complication
NCLEX-RN glossary · Physiological Adaptation
Definition
Acute adverse events occurring during dialysis, specifically disequilibrium syndrome caused by rapid urea removal from the blood.
Hemodialysis complication in plain English
It requires vigilant neurological monitoring to prevent cerebral edema and permanent injury during the filtration process. The main trap is dismissing a client's headache or restlessness during dialysis as 'discomfort' instead of recognizing them as early signs of disequilibrium syndrome.
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