Altered mental status and possible infection

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The nurse is caring for Marian Meyer, a 48-year-old female, admitted to the hospital with altered mental status and possible infection. The client was diagnosed with chronic glomerulonephritis five years ago. Chronic kidney disease progressed to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) over the last year. The client started automated peritoneal dialysis six months ago. She developed fever, purulent drainage from PD catheter, vomiting, and abdominal pain 1 day ago. Currently, she is alert and orient x4.

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