The nurse is caring for a patient receiving peritoneal dialysis.The patient suddenly complains of abdominal pain and chills.The patient's temperature is elevated.The nurse should
A) assess peritoneal dialysate return.
B) check the patient's blood sugar.
C) evaluate the patient's neurological status.
D) inform the provider of probable visceral perforation.
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