The nurse earlier infused the prescribed quantity of dialysate into the peritoneal dialysis catheter of an adult patient and has now drained the fluid
Upon examination, the nurse observes that there is significantly less fluid removed than was earlier infused. How should the nurse follow up this observation?
A) Adjust the quantity of dialysate used in the next scheduled dialysis treatment accordingly.
B) Inform the care provider and arrange for peritoneal lavage.
C) Inform the hemodialysis team and facilitate a hemodialysis treatment.
D) Reposition the patient to facilitate drainage from the peritoneal cavity.
D
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1. The patient's heart rate has increased to 125 beats/min. 2. The patient's respiratory rate has dropped from 24 to 18. 3. The patient's cardiac output has increased. 4. The patient's temperature is 101.6°F. 5. The patient's blood pressure has been stable for 24 hours.
The nurse is visiting the parents of a newborn diagnosed with periventricular leukomalacia. Which statement indicates that the parents understand the newborn's health problem?
A) "Once the infection clears up, the baby will be fine.". B) "We will need to plan for special care to help with learning disabilities.". C) "In a few months, more brain tissue will grow to fill in the hollow areas in the brain.". D) "In a few months, the baby will need to have physical therapy to train muscles to work.".
What should the nurse base her communication approach on for the most effective communication? (Select all that apply.)
a. Culture b. Ethnicity c. Income level d. Perspective e. Level of education
The home care nurse prepares to drain the fluid of a client with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). Place the steps in correct order of the procedure to drain the fluid.A) Attach the sterile bag and transfer set to the catheter.B) Place the bag on a low stool or table below the client's abdomen.C) Unclamp the tubing and allow fluid to drain. D) Reclamp the tubing.E) Don gloves and uncap the catheter.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).