Author Question: The nurse is caring for a client requiring peritoneal dialysis. Which task can be delegated to the ... (Read 89 times)

penza · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is caring for a client requiring peritoneal dialysis. Which task can be delegated to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

1. Hanging the new dialysate fluid
2. Assisting with catheter insertion
3. Emptying the outflow fluid
4. Providing routine care for the client

Question 2

The nurse is teaching the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) data that requires a report to the nurse when providing care to a client receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which data does not require notification to the nurse?

The nurse is teaching the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) data that requires a report to the nurse when providing care to a client receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which data does not require notification to the nurse?
1. Client complaints of pain or discomfort
2. Fluid leakage from around the catheter insertion site
3. Straw-colored outflow fluid
4. Skin irritation at the catheter site

Carissamariew · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

The UAP may help with routine care, such as bathing and feeding the client. The UAP should be taught what information needs to be reported while observing the client's status. Hanging dialysate fluid requires sterile technique, and should not be delegated to the UAP. Assisting with catheter insertion and emptying of the outflow fluid require assessment skills and use of sterile technique, which would not be appropriate for delegation to the UAP.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3

Straw-colored outflow fluid is normal, and would not need to be reported. The remaining data indicate a problem, and the UAP should be instructed to report them to the nurse as soon as possible.