The nurse has identified the nursing diagnosis of "risk for infection" in a patient who undergoes peritoneal dialysis. What nursing action best addresses this risk?
A) Maintain aseptic technique when administering dialysate.
B) Wash the skin surrounding the catheter site with soap and water prior to each exchange.
C) Add antibiotics to the dialysate as ordered.
D) Administer prophylactic antibiotics by mouth or IV as ordered.
Ans: A
Feedback:
Aseptic technique is used to prevent peritonitis and other infectious complications of peritoneal dialysis. It is not necessary to cleanse the skin with soap and water prior to each exchange. Antibiotics may be added to dialysate to treat infection, but they are not used to prevent infection.
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