Peritonitis
Peritonitis ( 48 Questions)
Peritoneal dialysis involves inserting a catheter into the peritoneal cavity, which can increase the risk of infection at the insertion site and lead to peritonitis.
High blood pressure is not directly related to an increased risk of peritonitis in clients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.
Elevated cholesterol levels are not directly related to an increased risk of peritonitis in clients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.
An allergic reaction to the dialysis solution is a possibility but is not the primary reason for an increased risk of peritonitis in clients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.
Choice A reason:
Peritoneal dialysis involves inserting a catheter into the peritoneal cavity, which can increase the risk of infection at the insertion site and lead to peritonitis.
Choice B reason:
High blood pressure is not directly related to an increased risk of peritonitis in clients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.
Choice C reason:
Elevated cholesterol levels are not directly related to an increased risk of peritonitis in clients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.
Choice D reason:
An allergic reaction to the dialysis solution is a possibility but is not the primary reason for an increased risk of peritonitis in clients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.