After teaching a group of students about how to perform peritoneal dialysis, which statement would indicate to the instructor that the students need additional teaching?
A) "It is important to use strict aseptic technique."
B) "It is appropriate to warm the dialysate in a microwave."
C) "The infusion clamp should be open during infusion."
D) "The effluent should be allowed to drain by gravity."
B
Feedback:
The dialysate should be warmed in a commercial warmer and never in a microwave oven. Strict aseptic technique is essential. The infusion clamp is opened during the infusion and clamped after the infusion. When the dwell time is done, the drain clamp is opened and the fluid is allowed to drain by gravity into the drainage bag.
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