A nurse is caring for a hospitalized client who is undergoing peritoneal dialysis. The nurse notes that the outflow is less than the inflow on the first exchange. What should the nurse do first?
A. Irrigate the catheter
B. Reposition the client
C. Check the system for kinks
D. Hang the second exchange and continue to monitor the outflow
Ans: C. Check the system for kinks
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Calculate the amount to administer: ________. (Round to the nearest tenth) 
Ordered: Amoxicillin 0.5 g po q6h On hand: See label
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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