STEP 2: CKD Flashcards

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A pt with ESRD who gets peritoneal dialysis presenting with ab pain, nausea, fever, and peripheral leukocysosis should increase your suspicion for…

A

PD-related peritonitis

You need peritoneal fluid analysis; cell count showing >50% neutrophils is highly suggestive. Gram stain and culture is confirmatory

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