Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Kidneys and Ureters

A client is administered dialystate solution through an abdominal catheter. The nurse notices that the return flow rate is slow, so the nurse advises the client to move to the other side. However, even after changing the client's position, the nurse does not observe an increase in return flow. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform to help accelerate the return flow rate?

A. Disconnect the catheter and repay.

B. Loosen the tubing clamp.

C. Inform the physician that catheter may need repositioning.

D. Stop the process for 5 minutes and resume later.

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