The nurse performing intermittent peritoneal dialysis notes that the medical record shows the client has not had a bowel movement for 3 days. The nurse would be careful to assess the client for
A) cloudy dialysate output.
B) fluid leakage.
C) increased thirst.
D) reduced catheter outflow.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Constipation can reduce catheter flow, possibly because peristalsis facilitates outflow.

The Nurse Performing Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis Notes That the Medical