Case Study: Chronic Kidney Disease The following six questions are part of an unfolding case study. Chloe Zong (pronouns she/her/hers), 35 years old, with chronic kidney disease (CKD) secondary to chronic glomerulonephritis, has been on peritoneal dialysis (PD) for approximately 3 months. She presents with complaints of intermittent weakness, “lightheadedness” while standing up, fatigue, and shortness of breath with activity. She has a history of anemia and hypoglycemia. Vital Signs: T 36.6 °C (98 °F), BP 112/ 87 mmHg, HR 112, RR 20, SpO2 96% on room air, weight: 147 lbs (66.8 kg) Question 5 / 6 Note: You will not have another attempt on this question if you navigate away. Please take your time answering this question before moving forward. Take Action During dialysis, Chloe complains of a headache and begins to vomit. Which of the following is the priority action to take? Increase the dialysis exchange rate Assess her level of consciousness Administer lorazepam for anxiety Prescribe a computer tomography (CT) scan
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