The nurse is reinforcing teaching about the most serious side effect of peritoneal dialysis with a patient scheduled for the first treatment.Which side effect should the patient state that indicates correct understanding?

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A major complication of peritoneal dialysis is peritonitis,which can be life threatening.The major cause of peritonitis is poor technique when connecting the bag of dialyzing solution to the peritoneal catheter.B.Paralytic ileus and respiratory distress are not associated with peritoneal dialysis.D.Abdominal cramps can occur with this type of dialysis however they are not the most serious side effect of this treatment.

The Nurse Is Reinforcing Teaching About the Most Serious Side