A nurse is caring for a client receiving peritoneal dialysis (PD) and notices that the flow of dialysate is insufficient. Which of the following nursing interventions is in appropriate for addressing this problem?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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A nurse is caring for a client receiving peritoneal dialysis (PD) and notices that the flow of dialysate is insufficient.    Which of the following nursing interventions is  in appropriate for addressing this problem? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Flush the catheter with normal saline using turbulent stop-start technique

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Position client in a supine low-Fowler's position

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Check system for kinking or twisting

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Ensure drainage bag is placed below the abdomen

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