A Patient Receiving Peritoneal Dialysis Using 2 L of Dialysate

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient receiving peritoneal dialysis using 2 L of dialysate per exchange has an outflow of 1200 mL.Which of the following actions 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 physician about the outflow problem.

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