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Mr. D. A 50 year old male has an av fistula created in preparation for maintenance
hemodialysis treatments - answer perform are exercises by squeezing a rubber ball
while compressing the upper arem with the opposite hand
The physiological principle behind fistula development is - answer arterial blood flow
against venous resistance will cause vessels to dialate
Thrombosis is a common complication of av access. One way to prevent this from occurring
would be - answer avoid enxtrinsic pressure in the vessels
Ms. M. Is a 27 year old with sle who started peritoneal dialysis three months ago. She is very
concerned with her weight and does not want to get fat. However, you notice she has an
albumin of 3.0 and she doesnt understant what the big deal is about eating. -
answer proteins are necessary for body tissues, especially our immune system.
Ms. M. Also is questioning why she is having a problem now because when she was on
hemodialysis she didnt have a problem with her protein intake - answer you explain
during peritoneal dialysis, more protein is lost in dialysis
She also mentions that she is worried about getting fat because she has noticed her weight
has increased and she feels very thirsty. - answer gloucose: avoide concentrated
sweets
Tryglycerides: avoid fried foods
Sodium: avoid canned foods and adding salt
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Mr. D. A 50 year old male has an av fistula created in preparation for maintenance
hemodialysis treatments - answer perform are exercises by squeezing a rubber ball
while compressing the upper arem with the opposite hand
The physiological principle behind fistula development is - answer arterial blood flow
against venous resistance will cause vessels to dialate
Thrombosis is a common complication of av access. One way to prevent this from occurring
would be - answer avoid enxtrinsic pressure in the vessels
Ms. M. Is a 27 year old with sle who started peritoneal dialysis three months ago. She is very
concerned with her weight and does not want to get fat. However, you notice she has an
albumin of 3.0 and she doesnt understant what the big deal is about eating. -
answer proteins are necessary for body tissues, especially our immune system.
Ms. M. Also is questioning why she is having a problem now because when she was on
hemodialysis she didnt have a problem with her protein intake - answer you explain
during peritoneal dialysis, more protein is lost in dialysis
She also mentions that she is worried about getting fat because she has noticed her weight
has increased and she feels very thirsty. - answer gloucose: avoide concentrated
sweets
Tryglycerides: avoid fried foods
Sodium: avoid canned foods and adding salt
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