Question

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a client with chronic kidney disease who is scheduled for hemodialysis this morning is due to receive a daily dose of enalapril. when would the nurse plan to administer this medication?
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1 during dialysis
2 just before dialysis
3 the day after dialysis
4 on return from dialysis

Explanation:

Enalapril is an ACE inhibitor. In clients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis, enalapril is typically administered on return from dialysis. This is because during hemodialysis, medications can be removed, and administering before or during may lead to subtherapeutic levels or complications. Waiting until after dialysis (on return) ensures the medication is retained and can act effectively, while the day after would delay the daily dose unnecessarily.

Answer:

1. On return from dialysis