Peritoneal Dialysis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Peritoneal Dialysis
A
instillation of solution in the peritoneal cavity to remove waste products
2
Q
What to do before Peritoneal Dialysis
A
warm the solution and assess weight
3
Q
What technique is used for Peritoneal Dialysis
A
sterile technique when accessing catheter insertion site
4
Q
Where should the outflow of waste products be placed
A
keep the outflow lower than the patients abdomen
5
Q
What should be monitored from the outflow
A
the color, should be clear or light yellow
6
Q
What indicated a possible infection with Peritoneal Dialysis
A
bloody or cloudy outflow
7
Q
What is a complication of Peritoneal Dialysis
A
peritonitis
8
Q
What is peritonitis
A
infection in the peritoneum (lines the abdominal wall)
9
Q
S/S of peritonitis
A
- cloudy outflow
- fever
- rebound tenderness
- nausea, vomiting
