After teaching a group of students about how to perform peritoneal dialysis, which statement would indicate to the instructor that the students need additional teaching?
A) "It is important to use strict aseptic technique."
B) "It is appropriate to warm the dialysate in a microwave."
C) "The infusion clamp should be open during infusion."
D) "The effluent should be allowed to drain by gravity."

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Warming the dialysate in a microwave is not an appropriate technique and can lead to uneven heating, which can cause injury to the patient. The dialysate should be warmed in a sterile manner using a warming device designed for this purpose. Using a microwave can also introduce bacteria and other contaminants to the dialysate, which can lead to infection.

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