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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

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Which patient would continuous renal replacement therapy be the most appropriate for?
  1. A patient with a blood, urea, nitrogen (BUN) level of over 100.
  2. A patient who receives dialysis three times a week.
  3. A patient in the early stages of renal disease.
  4. A patient who missed their dialysis treatment yesterday.
Explanation
Answer: A - The patient that continuous renal replacement therapy would be the most appropriate for would be the patient with the blood, urea, nitrogen (BUN) level of over 100. Continuous renal replacement therapy is typically an emergency treatment for patients with fluid overload and who have a BUN greater than 100 or are in acute renal failure.
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