NCLEX RN Practice Question

The client’s symptoms are indicative of dialysis disequilibrium syndrome, a complication caused by rapid shifts in solute levels during therapy. Slowing or pausing the treatment reduces the solute gradient, alleviating the symptoms and preventing further complications like cerebral edema. Simply providing comfort measures or adjusting fluids does not address the root cause, and monitoring for symptom progression can delay necessary intervention. While contacting the healthcare provider is important, it is secondary to immediate action to stabilize the client.