The nurse notes that a patient receiving peritoneal dialysis has a dialysate return deficit of 300 mL. What action should the nurse take at this time? Select all that apply.

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1. If the dialysate return is less than the amount infused, there may be an obstruction. The cycler does not need to be changed.
2. If the dialysate return is less than the amount infused, there may be an obstruction. This may be resolved by examining the tubing for a kink.
3. If the dialysate return is less than the amount infused, there may be an obstruction. Hand flushing of the catheter is not done.
4. If the dialysate return is less than the amount infused, there may be an obstruction. Infusing additional dialysate is not an identified approach and could cause additional fluid to be retained.
5. If the dialysate return is less than the amount infused, there may be an obstruction. This may be resolved by helping the patient change position.

The Nurse Notes That a Patient Receiving Peritoneal Dialysis Has