The nurse is discharging a client from the hospital who has a new prescription for furosemide. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

 

Choice A reason: Maintaining the client in a left lateral position is not specifically required for peritoneal dialysis. Positioning may vary based on the individual's comfort and specific medical needs.

Choice B reason: While monitoring vital signs is important during any medical procedure, it is not an intervention that directly ensures proper dialysate exchange in peritoneal dialysis.

Choice C reason: Warming the dialysate solution prior to instillation is a standard practice in peritoneal dialysis. It helps to promote patient comfort and more efficient exchange of wastes and fluids.

Choice D reason: Placing the drainage bag above the level of the client's abdomen would impede gravity drainage, which is necessary for proper dialysate exchange. The drainage bag should be placed below the level of the client's abdomen.

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Choice A reason: Hyperkalemia is not typically associated with corticosteroid therapy. Corticosteroids can lead to increased excretion of potassium, not retention.

Choice B reason: Hypokalemia is a common side effect of corticosteroid therapy due to increased excretion of potassium in the urine.

Choice C reason: Hypomagnesemia is not commonly associated with corticosteroid therapy.

Choice D reason: Hypermagnesemia is not typically induced by corticosteroid therapy.