The nurse teaching a client about continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) would include the information that
A) a small, lightweight pump must be carried in a pocket or on a belt.
B) CAPD eliminates the need for strict aseptic technique when handling the catheter.
C) the procedure involves instilling 250 to 500 ml of fluid at a time.
D) there are four daily cycles with an 8-hour dwell for one cycle during the night.

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CAPD usually uses four dialysis cycles every 24 hours, including an 8-hour dwell overnight. There is still the need for asepsis.

The Nurse Teaching a Client About Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis