Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a client and his partner about performing peritoneal dialysis at home. When discussing peritonitis, which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as the earliest indication of this complication?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Cloudy effluent is the earliest and most reliable sign of peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis, indicating infection in the peritoneal cavity.