NCLEX-RN · Question #579
A client is receiving peritoneal dialysis. He has been taught to warm the dialyzing fluid prior to instilling it because:
The correct answer is B. Warmed solution helps dilate the peritoneal blood vessels. (A) Instilling a cool solution does not significantly lower the body temperature during peritoneal (B) Warmed solution does help dilate the peritoneal blood vessels, facilitating the exchange of (C) Warming the dialysate does not decrease the risk of peritoneal infection…
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A client is receiving peritoneal dialysis. He has been taught to warm the dialyzing fluid prior to instilling it because:
Options
- AWarmed solution helps keep the body temperature maintained within a normal range during
- BWarmed solution helps dilate the peritoneal blood vessels
- CWarmed solution decreases the risk of peritoneal infection
- DWarmed solution promotes a relaxed abdominal muscle
How the community answered
(26 responses)- A4% (1)
- B77% (20)
- C12% (3)
- D8% (2)
Explanation
(A) Instilling a cool solution does not significantly lower the body temperature during peritoneal (B) Warmed solution does help dilate the peritoneal blood vessels, facilitating the exchange of (C) Warming the dialysate does not decrease the risk of peritoneal infection. Sterile technique decreases this risk. (D) Relaxing the abdominal muscles does not facilitate peritoneal dialysis.
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