Which response by the client indicates an understanding of measures to facilitate the flow of peritoneal dialysate fluid?
A. "I will take my stool softeners every day."
B. "I will milk the dialysis tubing with every exchange."
C. "I will keep the drainage bag at the level of my abdomen."
D. "I will stand to decrease the pressure inside the abdomen during the outflow."
A
Constipation is the primary cause of inflow and outflow problems. To prevent constipation, clients are placed on a bowel regimen before the placement of a peritoneal catheter.
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