Because of difficulties with hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis is initiated to treat a client's uremia. which finding during this procedure signals a significant problem?

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Because of difficulties with hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis is initiated to treat a client's uremia. which finding during this procedure signals a significant problem?

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Eleanor Barnett · Answer 1

The answer would be: White blood cell (WBC) count of 20,000/mm3

Peritoneal dialysis is an invasive treatment that involves an injection of fluid to the peritoneal space. It has a high risk of infection, which could cause peritonitis. Increases of white blood cells is a sign of infection. Peritoneal dialysis needs to be stopped if the infection occurs.