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Question #: 86
Topic #: 5
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A client is receiving peritoneal dialysis. He has been taught to warm the dialyzing fluid prior to instilling it because:

  • A. Warmed solution helps keep the body temperature maintained within a normal range during instillation
  • B. Warmed solution helps dilate the peritoneal blood vessels
  • C. Warmed solution decreases the risk of peritoneal infection
  • D. Warmed solution promotes a relaxed abdominal muscle
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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️
(A) Instilling a cool solution does not significantly lower the body temperature during peritoneal dialysis. (B) Warmed solution does help dilate the peritoneal blood vessels, facilitating the exchange of fluids. (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.
by [deleted] at March 10, 2025, 7:04 a.m.

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