Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Cloudy dialysate outflow: Cloudy effluent suggests infection, such as peritonitis, requiring urgent evaluation. Generated rationale: Peritonitis is a serious complication of peritoneal dialysis, and cloudy dialysate is a key indicator needing immediate intervention.