Five days after the start of intraperitoneal therapy,the client reports abdominal pain and "feeling warm." The nurse prepares to assess the client further for evidence of which condition?

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Fever,abdominal pain,abdominal rigidity,and rebound tenderness may be present in the client who has peritonitis related to intraperitoneal therapy.Peritonitis is preventable by using strict aseptic technique in handling all equipment and infusion supplies.An allergic reaction would occur earlier in the course of treatment.Bowel obstruction and catheter lumen occlusion can occur but would present clinically in different ways.

Five Days After the Start of Intraperitoneal Therapy,the Client Reports