The nurse is teaching a patient about performing PD at home. In order to identify the earliest manifestation of peritonitis what does the nurse instruct the patient to do?
a. Monitor temperature before starting PD.
b. Check the effluent for cloudiness.
c. Be aware of feeling of malaise.
d. Monitor for abdominal pain
Answer: b. Check the effluent for cloudiness.
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