For the past three exchanges, a client who is receiving continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) has retained between 250 and 400 mL with each exchange. He has no urine output and has not moved his bowels in 3 days
The returned CAPD fluid is clear. Select the most appropri-ate action by the nurse at this time.
a. Increase the glucose concentration of the fluid to pull off more fluid.
b. Cap the catheter and notify the physician.
c. Evaluate the patient for possible constipa-tion.
d. Skip the next exchange and allow the fluid to drain.
C
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