Your patient becomes restless and tells you she has a headache and feels nauseous during hemodialysis. Which complication do you suspect?
Correct Answer: Disequilibrium syndrome
Description: Disequilibrium syndrome is caused by a rapid reduction in urea, sodium, and other solutes from the blood.
This can lead to cerebral edema and increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Signs and symptoms include a headache, nausea, restlessness, vomiting, confusion, twitching, and seizures.
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