A nurse in a clinic is talking with a client who has a new diagnosis of osteoarthritis. The nurse should anticipate that the client will require teaching about which of the following medications?

Choice A reason:
Applying a foot plate to the bed is not primarily intended to prevent pressure points from developing around the edges of the splint. A foot plate can help in maintaining proper alignment and preventing foot drop, but it does not address the issue of pressure points caused by the splint.

Choice B reason:
Repositioning the client is a key intervention to prevent pressure points. By changing the client's position regularly, the nurse can ensure that no single area is under prolonged pressure, which could lead to skin breakdown and pressure sores. This is particularly important in clients with limited mobility due to skeletal traction.

Choice C reason:
Removing the weights for a few minutes each hour is not a standard practice for preventing pressure points in balanced skeletal traction. The weights are integral to maintaining the necessary pull on the fractured femur, and their removal could disrupt the traction setup and potentially affect fracture healing.

Choice D reason:
Applying lotion to the skin under the edges of the splint is not recommended as it could soften the skin and make it more susceptible to injury. Instead, padding and proper positioning are used to protect the skin from the hard edges of the splint.

Choice A reason:

Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms of peritonitis, which can occur in clients receiving peritoneal dialysis. These symptoms result from the irritation and inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane lining the abdominal cavity.

Choice B reason:

Hyperactive bowel sounds are not typically associated with peritonitis. In fact, bowel sounds may be diminished or absent due to the inflammatory process and potential ileus associated with peritonitis.

Choice C reason:

Bradycardia, or a slower than normal heart rate, is not a common manifestation of peritonitis. Peritonitis can cause tachycardia, an increased heart rate, as the body responds to inflammation and infection.

Choice D reason:

Increased urinary output is not a manifestation of peritonitis. Peritoneal dialysis involves the peritoneal cavity and not the urinary system directly. Peritonitis may actually lead to decreased urine output if the infection causes systemic effects.