ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 IV Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client and his partner about performing peritoneal dialysis at home. When discussing peritonitis, which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as the earliest indication of this complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cloudy effluent (
B) is the earliest sign of peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis, indicating infection. Fever (
A), tachycardia (
C), and pain (
D) appear later.
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