Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Full-length
The nurse is caring for a client whose peritoneal dialysis is beginning to exhibit insufficient outflow. What actions should the nurse perform initially? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,B,D
Rationale
Checking for distention/constipation (A), examining for catheter issues (B), and repositioning to a side-lying position (D) address common causes of outflow issues non-invasively.