A patient treats chronic kidney failure with peritoneal dialysis. The patient notes the fluid draining out of the abdomen is cloudy and foul smelling. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Assess the patient for other signs of infec-tion.
b. Document the findings in the patient's chart.
c. Call the rapid response team immediately.
d. Request a prescription for an antibiotic.
A
One of the complications of peritoneal dialysis is infection in the peritoneal space, or peritonitis. The nurse should fully assess the patient for infection and notify the provider. Documentation should occur, but the nurse needs to take action first. The rapid response team is not needed. An-tibiotics will probably be used to treat the infection.
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