A client with end stage renal disease is being managed with peritoneal dialysis. If the dialysate return is slowed the nurse should tell the client to:

Irrigate the dialyzing catheter with saline.Skip the next scheduled infusion.Gently retract the dialyzing catheter. Change position or turn side to side.

Explanation.

The nurse should tell the client to change position or turn side to side in order to improve the dialysate return. Answers A B and C are incorrect ways of managing peritoneal dialysis; therefore they are incorrect choices.