A Patient Receiving Peritoneal Dialysis Using 2 L of Dialysate

question 31

Multiple Choice

A patient receiving peritoneal dialysis using 2 L of dialysate per exchange has an outflow of 1200 ml. Which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Infuse 1200 ml of dialysate during the inflow.
• B) Assist the patient in changing position.
• C) Administer a laxative to the patient.
• D) Notify the health care provider about the outflow problem.