A patient with ESKD receives continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. The nurse observes that the dialysate drainage fluid is cloudy. What is the nurse's most appropriate action?
A) Inform the physician and assess the patient for signs of infection.
B) Flush the peritoneal catheter with normal saline.
C) Remove the catheter promptly and have the catheter tip cultured.
D) Administer a bolus of IV normal saline as ordered.
Ans: A
Feedback:
Peritonitis is the most common and serious complication of peritoneal dialysis. The first sign of peritonitis is cloudy dialysate drainage fluid, so prompt reporting to the primary care provider and rapid assessment for other signs of infection are warranted. Administration of an IV bolus is not necessary or appropriate and the physician would determine whether removal of the catheter is required. Flushing the catheter does not address the risk for infection.
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