"It is important that I remember to allow one exchange to dwell during the day"

"There are lower rates of peritonitis associated with this type of therapy"

"I will complete multiple exchanges during the day while at home or work"

"I attach the machine for 10-12 hours during the night"

"There are less dietary restrictions with peritoneal dialysis than with hemodialysis"

"Hemodialysis results in longer-lasting residual kidney function"

"You will have less flexibility in your lifestyle with peritoneal dialysis"

"It is less disruptive to your personal life to have hemodialysis"

Apply a warm compress on lower abdomen

Maintain clean technique should foley catheter insertion be required

Perform perineal care several times a day

cloudy urine

fever

small crystals in the urine

increased WBCs in urinalysis

Hydrochlorothiazide

Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP)

Furosemide

Chlorpropamide

Insulin deficiency resulting in decreased glycogenesis, increased gluconeogenesis, and decreased lipolysis

Insulin deficiency resulting in increased ketogenesis, lipolysis, and gluconeogenesis

Insulin deficiency resulting in proteolysis, lipolysis, and increased glycogenesis

Include parents in special sessions to keep them informed of their child's management

Provide education and reassure the parents that is it not their fault

Confirm the parents' feelings and educate them on type 1 diabetes prevention

Urge parents to seek counseling to realize how their behavior affects the child

Provide the client with adequate fluids to prevent dehydration

Collect a urine specimen to obtain a measurement of specific gravity

Provide the client with warm blankets to help regulate body temperature

Weigh client daily to identify changes in weight

The nurse should ensure the sample is drawn in the evening

The nurse should reduce the level of stimuli and the client's anxiety level prior to the test

The client should be screened for estrogen medications which may produce a false positive result

The client should be NPO after midnight for the test in the morning