The nurse is providing a client with a peritoneal dialysis exchange. The nurse notes the presence of cloudy peritoneal effluent. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Document the finding in the client's chart.
b. Collect a sample to send to the laboratory.
c. Reposition the client on the left side.
d. Increase the free water content in the next bag.
B
Cloudy or opaque effluent is an early sign of peritonitis. The nurse should collect and send a sample for culture. Then the nurse should document the finding. The other two options are not appropriate.
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