A Child Is Receiving Home Peritoneal Dialysis

question 12

Multiple Choice

A child is receiving home peritoneal dialysis.When the visiting nurse assesses the patient,he finds the outflow from the dialysis to be cloudy.Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A) Call 911 and send the child to the hospital.
• B) Call the nephrology clinic to make an appointment.
• C) Review teaching with the child on the process.
• D) Take a full set of vitals and notify the provider.

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