The nurse in the dialysis clinic is caring for a 59-year-old male client.
Previous treatment day
1100:
- hold lisinopril and metoprolol on the morning of hemodialysis
- give both medicines after the hemodialysis treatment
The nurse has reviewed the Orders from 1100 on the previous treatment day and the Nurses' Notes from 0640.
Click to highlight the findings below that require immediate follow-up.
| Assessment at 0650 | Findings |
|---|---|
| Cardiovascular | blood pressure 88/50 mm Hg in the right arm after sitting for 5 minutes; dizzy when standing from the chair |
| Weight | weight 83.6 kg, 1.6 kg above dry weight |
| Access | thrill felt over the graft |
| Temperature | oral temperature 98.4° F (36.9° C) |