Chronic kidney disease who is receiving peritoneal dialysis

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The nurse is caring for a 58-year-old client with chronic kidney disease who is receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which finding is considered most important by the nurse, requiring primary health care provider notification? Refer to chart. Vital Signs Laboratory Results Diagnostic Results Temperature: 99.2°F orally White blood cell (WBC) count: 15,000 cells/mL Chest x-ray: Mild atelectasis Heart rate (HR): 96 beats per minute Blood glucose: 152 mg/dL ECG: First-degree heart block Blood pressure (BP): 130/72 mm Hg Potassium: 5.2 mEq/L CT scan of brain: Mild encephalopathy O2 saturation % on ABG: 94% Blood urea nitrogen (BUN): 40 mg/dL.

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