ATI Therapeutic Peritoneal Dialysis PDF

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Gavin Rieser STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ Peritoneal Dialysis PROCEDURE NAME ____________________________________________________________________

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Description of Procedure Peritoneal dialysis is the flushing of the peritoneal space with a dialysis solution to pull out

Indications Patients with diabetes and/or cardiovascular issues (less cardiac stress) in addition to kidney failure; patients who prefer to do dialysis at home; patients who need dialysis immediately

Outcomes/Evaluation Fluid balance is restored; electrolyte balances are restored; serum glucose is not too high or low; protein levels are not depleted

Potential Complications Exit site infection; peritonitis; hernias; lower back pain; bleeding; atelectasis, pneumonia, bronchitis; protein loss

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Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post) Pre: assess vitals; assess labs; patient education and consent Intra: Set cycles and observe patient; gently massage abdomen or have patient shift position to help with draining; monitor for s/s of complications Post: check labs; assess vitals; assess for complications of dialysis

Client Education How to care for dialysis port/site; how to bath; nutrition; s/s of fluid overload; s/s of electrolyte imbalances

Nursing Interventions Proper hand hygiene to avoid dialysis site infection and peritonitis; therapeutic communication; assess patient for self-image deficit

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