The Nurse Notes in the First Few Exchanges During Peritoneal

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse notes in the first few exchanges during peritoneal dialysis of a client that the effluent is tinged pink. The nurse's most appropriate action is to

• A) continue the dialysis.
• B) notify the physician.
• C) send a specimen for culture.
• D) stop the dialysis immediately.

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