Author Question: The nurse monitors a client receiving peritoneal dialysis for signs of peritonitis. Which assessment ... (Read 85 times)

james0929 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse monitors a client receiving peritoneal dialysis for signs of peritonitis. Which assessment finding should be reported to the physician?

1. Abdomen is tender to palpation.
2. Dialysate return is cloudy and yellow.
3. Skin is pale and dry.
4. Temperature is 36.8 C.

Question 2

When caring for a client with chronic renal failure (CRF), the nurse should plan to administer which medication?

1. Anti-arrhythmic agent
2. Antidiarrheal
3. Opioid analgesic
4. Folic acid supplement

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

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

1. The abdomen might be tender due to distention from the fluid; severe pain would be a concern.
2. Cloudy dialysate fluid is indicative of peritonitis; the fluid should be clear and pale yellow.
3. Skin color is not a concern.
4. A temperature of 36.8 C is within normal limits.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4

1. Anti-arrhythmic medication is not routinely needed.
2. Clients tend to be constipated, not have diarrhea.
3. Opioid analgesics are not routinely needed.
4. Folic acid is given to stimulate red blood cell production, since clients with CRF are often anemic.