Peritonitis is a common and dangerous complication of peritoneal dialysis. What is a nursing action that helps these patients fight peritonitis?
A) Green's stain is used to identify the invading organism.
B) Drainage fluid is cultured to erradicate the organism.
C) Aminoglycosides are added to the dialysate for subsequent exchanges.
D) Cephalosporins are given intravenously.
Ans: C
Feedback: Drainage fluid is examined for cell count; and Gram's stain and culture are used to identify the organism and guide treatment. Antibiotic agents (aminoglycosides or cephalosporins) are usually added to subsequent exchanges until Gram stain or culture results are available for appropriate antibiotic determination. Options A, B, and D are incorrect.
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