Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving peritoneal dialysis for kidney failure. Which additional condition in the client's medical history puts the client at increased risk for the development of peritonitis?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Diabetes impairs immunity, increasing peritonitis risk in peritoneal dialysis. Obesity, hemochromatosis, and ulcerative colitis are less directly linked.