The nurse is providing care to a client who receives peritoneal dialysis for the treatment of renal failure. Which assessment findings will the nurse report to the health care provider as indicators of peritonitis?
Select all that apply.
1. Fever
2. Nausea
3. Vomiting
4. Pain at the exit site
5. Anuria
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Assessment findings that indicate peritonitis that require health care provider notification include fever, nausea, vomiting, and redness or pain at the exit site. Anuria is not an assessment finding associated with peritonitis that requires health care provider notification.
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