Can you select the actions that the nurse should take if the nurse is monitoring a client receiving peritoneal dialysis and nurse notes that a client’s outflow is less than the inflow?
If outflow drainage is inadequate. the nurse attempts to stimulate outflow by changing the clients position. Turning the client to the other side or making sure that the client is in good body alignment may assist with outflow drainage. The drainage bag needs to be lower than the clients abdomen to enhance gravity drainage. The connecting tubing and the peritoneal dialysis system is also checked for kinks or twisting and the clamps on the system are checked to ensure that they are open. There is no reason to contact the physician.
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