An 89-year-old female client is admitted to a telemetry unit…

An 89-year-old female client is admitted to a telemetry unit with a diagnosis of heart failure exacerbation. She reports a medical history of osteoarthritis, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and coronary artery disease including a myocardial infarction and coronary artery bypass surgery 22 years ago. She is alert and her daughter is at her bedside. The nurse’s initial client assessment findings are listed. Select the assessment findings that require follow-up by the nurse. Select all that apply.

A client with end-stage renal disease is considering periton…

A client with end-stage renal disease is considering peritoneal dialysis (PD) as a treatment option. The nurse is educating the client about the advantages of peritoneal dialysis. Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the benefits of PD?