ATI MED SURG PROCTORED STUDY GUIDE 2021/2022 - Correct Questions & Answers with Rationales

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ATI MED SURG PROCTORED STUDY GUIDE 2021/2022 client receiving peritoneal dialysis. monitor client for adverse effects peritonitis Rationale: Peritonitis is an adverse effect of peritoneal dialysis.... Prevention requires using sterile technique, and frequent assessment of catheter exit site. Obtain cultures of dialysate outflow, or effluent, if peritonitis is suspected Diarrhea increase fiber intake to prevent constipation, which can reduce dialysate flow Increased serum albumin Decreased serum albumin is adverse effect of peritoneal dialysis. Protein can be lost thru dialysis exchange, resulting in protein wasting. A decreased serum albumin level is a manifest of protein wasting Hypoglycemia Hyperglycemia is adverse effect that can occur in clients who have diabetes mellitus and clients who absorb glucose from dialysate. client w/ chronic kidney disease. instructions include limit fluid intake [Show More]

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