During peritoneal dialysis the client's dialysate white blood cell count is 150/mm³ and neutrophils are 60%. This would indicate that the client has developed
A) anemia.
B) bowel perforation.
C) peritonitis.
D) pyelonephritis.

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Peritonitis is diagnosed when the dialysate white blood cell count is greater than 100/mm³ and neutrophils are greater than 50%.

During Peritoneal Dialysis the Client's Dialysate White Blood Cell Count