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Dialysis Lab Report

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According to dictionary.com, "dialysis is the process by which uric acid and urea are removed from circulating blood by means of a dialyzer". This is needed when a person has any stage of kidney failure or other issues pertaining to their kidneys. The purpose of dialysis is for the machine to act as a kidney and to take away waste, extra water, and salts. This in return helps control blood pressure and keep a safe level of chemicals in your blood. In this paper I will discuss what it will be like as a dialysis nurse and important things to know before my observation.
Objective 1: Role of a nurse in dialysis Nurses in dialysis have a variety of different tasks to perform. Before dialysis occurs, the nurse must check the patient's vital signs while assessing their condition, educate the patients about their diagnosis and treatment, as well as answer any questions they may have. During the process it is the nurse's job to watch the treatment beginning to end, check medications to be given and make sure the medications are correct. After dialysis the nurse must evaluate the patient's reaction, review the lab work and medications, inform the doctor of any changes, and support the patient and care team throughout the whole process.
Objective 2: Diagnostic tests in dialysis There are some lab tests that have to be run before and after a patient …show more content…

These include Synthroid, Dilantin, Vancomycin, BP medications, and Digoxin. Synthroid, Dilantin, and Digoxin are protein bound drugs which means that they will not pass through during dialysis therefore not be effective. Blood pressure medications impact fluid removal and because of that are help until after treatment. It is important to see what medications your patient is on and make sure that none of them will affect the treatment.
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