Question

Which action by a patient who is using peritoneal dialysis (PD) indicates that the nurse should provide more teaching about PD?

A. The patient leaves the catheter exit site without a dressing.
B. The patient plans 30 to 60 minutes for a dialysate exchange.
C. The patient cleans the catheter while in the bathtub each day.
D. The patient slows the inflow rate when experiencing abdominal pain.

Answer 1

The nurse should provide more teaching about peritoneal dialysis if the patient cleans the catheter in the bathtub.

Step-by-step explanation:

Option C indicates that the nurse should provide more teaching about peritoneal dialysis (PD). This is because cleaning the catheter while in the bathtub can introduce bacteria to the catheter site, increasing the risk of infection. Patients using PD should clean the catheter exit site using sterile technique and avoid submerging the catheter in water to prevent infection.