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    Ati nur 270 paediatrics gigu proctored exam

    The home health care nurse is visiting a child with renal failure undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). Which of the following would lead the nurse to identify a nursing diagnosis of fluid overload related to CAPD?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Poor skin turgor typically indicates dehydration, not fluid overload. B. Shortness of breath can be a sign of fluid overload, particularly in children with renal failure, as excess fluid can accumulate and lead to pulmonary edema. C. Redness at the tube insertion site may indicate infection but does not specifically relate to fluid overload. D. Fever is a sign of infection or inflammation and does not directly indicate fluid overload.

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