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    A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who will be performing peritoneal dialysis at home. Which of the following statements from the client indicates understanding of this type of dialysis management? (Select All that Apply.)

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Peritoneal dialysis is typically performed daily or multiple times per day, not just 3 times per week (that schedule is more common for hemodialysis). B. Checking blood pressure before and after dialysis is important to monitor for hypotension or hypertension. C. Washing hands before connecting tubing is essential to prevent infection. D. Instillation of dialysate fluid usually occurs multiple times per day, not just once at bedtime. E. Daily weight monitoring helps assess fluid balance and detect fluid retention or loss.

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