Which action by a 70-year-old patient who is using peritoneal dialysis (PD) indicates that the nurse should provide more teaching about PD?
A) The patient leaves the catheter exit site without a dressing.
B) The patient plans 30 to 60 minutes for a dialysate exchange.
C) The patient cleans the catheter while taking a bath each day.
D) The patient slows the inflow rate when experiencing abdominal pain.
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