The nurse is reinforcing teaching of the most serious side effect of peritoneal dialysis. Which of these, if stated by a patient, indicates correct understanding?
a. "Cramps in the abdomen."
b. "Paralytic ileus."
c. "Peritonitis."
d. "Respiratory distress."
ANS: C
A major complication of peritoneal dialysis is peritonitis, which can be life threatening. The major cause of peritonitis is poor technique when connecting the bag of dialyzing solution to the peritoneal catheter.
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