Peritonitis

Peritonitis ( 48 Questions)

A client is undergoing peritoneal dialysis. The nurse recognizes that this client is at an increased risk of developing peritonitis due to:


Correct Answer: A

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.




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