QOD 017: New Grad nurse, CRRT (Physiological adaptation)

The new graduate nurse is training on continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in the intensive care unit. The nurse correctly understands which of the following about CRRT versus regular hemodialysis?

• Once CRRT is performed, a client will no longer be able to tolerate hemodialysis
• The client receives CRRT due to hypotension
• CRRT is a temporary measure for clients in acute kidney failure, while regular hemodialysis is a long-term measure for the client in chronic kidney failure
• CRRT is utilized when a client needs dialyzed more quickly than is possible with regular hemodialysis