Dialysis
Dialysis ( 46 Questions)
This statement is incorrect. Cloudy dialysate drainage may indicate infection or peritonitis, and the nurse should not simply document the finding and continue monitoring without further assessment.
This statement is incorrect. Administering an antibiotic medication without a definitive diagnosis is not appropriate. The nurse should assess the client further to determine the cause of the cloudy drainage.
This statement is incorrect. Increasing the dialysis exchange frequency would not address the issue of cloudy dialysate drainage and may not be indicated without a proper assessment.
This statement is correct. Cloudy dialysate drainage may indicate infection or peritonitis. The nurse should check the client's vital signs and assess for signs of abdominal pain or tenderness, as this requires immediate evaluation.
A) This statement is incorrect. Cloudy dialysate drainage may indicate infection or peritonitis, and the nurse should not simply document the finding and continue monitoring without further assessment.
B) This statement is incorrect. Administering an antibiotic medication without a definitive diagnosis is not appropriate. The nurse should assess the client further to determine the cause of the cloudy drainage.
C) This statement is incorrect. Increasing the dialysis exchange frequency would not address the issue of cloudy dialysate drainage and may not be indicated without a proper assessment.
D) This statement is correct. Cloudy dialysate drainage may indicate infection or peritonitis. The nurse should check the client's vital signs and assess for signs of abdominal pain or tenderness, as this requires immediate evaluation.