The home health nurse is visiting a patient who independently performs PD. Which question does the nurse ask the patient to assess for the major complication associated with PD?
a. "Have you noticed any signs or symptoms of infection."
b. "Are you having any patin during the dialysis treatment."
c. "Is the dialysis fluid slow or sluggish."
d. "Have you noticed any leakage around the catheter."
Answer: a. "Have you noticed any signs or symptoms of infection."
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