Practice Question
The practical nurse (PN) is assisting a client who is performing peritoneal dialysis catheter self-care before being discharged home. Which behavior indicates that the client needs additional teaching?
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Correct Answer:
Coughs over the catheter site while cleansing the skin.
Rationale:
🔷 Coughing over the catheter site exposes the area to airborne pathogens from the mouth and respiratory tract, significantly increasing the risk of peritonitis—a serious infection in clients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.
🔷 The peritoneal dialysis catheter provides direct access to the peritoneal cavity, so maintaining strict aseptic technique during care is essential to avoid bacterial contamination.
🔷 Even if wearing gloves or cleansing properly, talking, sneezing, or coughing near the site compromises sterility and requires re-education on respiratory hygiene and catheter site protection.
🔷 Proper technique should include mask usage and avoiding unnecessary exposure of the site during care procedures.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN HESI Exams
- Domain: Med-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4