A client, completing peritoneal dialysis for the past year, presents to the emergency department (ED) with a protruding umbilicus.

While assessing the client, which of the following questions should the nurse ask first?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

A client, completing peritoneal dialysis for the past year, presents to the emergency department (ED) with a protruding umbilicus.  
 
   While assessing the client, which of the following questions should the nurse ask first? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

"How long have you been letting the dialysate dwell in your abdomen?"

Answer

"Have you been lifting any heavy objects?"

Answer

"How often are you completing exchanges during a 24 hour period?"

Answer

"Have you had any recent weight loss?"

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