Question

11 of 50 the nurse is caring for a hemodialysis client who has been receiving treatment for several years and is not a candidate for kidney transplant. the nurse knows that the majority of deaths of hemodialysis clients are related to which causes? select all that apply. rationale, strategy, reference, tip answer options 1 stroke 2 trauma 3 malignancies 4 infectious complications 5 myocardial infarction (mi) 6 peptic ulcer disease (pud)

Explanation:

Hemodialysis clients are at increased risk of cardiovascular - related events like stroke and myocardial infarction due to factors such as hypertension, anemia, and electrolyte imbalances. They also have a higher risk of infectious complications due to their compromised immune system and the invasive nature of dialysis. Malignancies can also be a cause of death in this population due to immune dysregulation. Trauma and peptic ulcer disease are not the major causes of death in hemodialysis clients.

Answer:

1. Stroke
2. Malignancies
3. Infectious complications
4. Myocardial infarction (MI)