A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving peritoneal dialysis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations of peritonitis?

Choice A reason: Increased urinary output is not typically associated with peritonitis, especially during peritoneal

dialysis.

Choice B reason: Bradycardia, or a slow heart rate, is not a common manifestation of peritonitis.

Choice C reason: Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms of peritonitis and should be monitored in clients

receiving peritoneal dialysis.

Choice D reason: Hyperactive bowel sounds are not specifically indicative of peritonitis; they can be associated with a variety of gastrointestinal conditions.

Choice A reason: The normal range for serum creatinine in adult females is approximately 0.6–1.1 mg/dL. A level of 1.8 mg/dL is elevated and indicates impaired kidney function, which is a risk factor for AKI.

Choice B reason: Normal BUN levels are generally between 6 to 24 mg/dL⁸. A BUN level of 200 mg/dL is significantly elevated and suggests kidney dysfunction, which can lead to AKI.

Choice C reason: Serum osmolality in the normal range, which is typically between 275 to 295 mOsm/kg H2O for adults⁹[13][^10^][14][16], does not indicate an increased risk of AKI.

Choice D reason: The normal range for serum magnesium is typically 1.7 to 2.2 mg/dL or 0.85 to 1.10 mmol/L. A level of 2.0 mEq/L (which is equivalent to 2.0 mg/dL) is within the normal range and does not indicate an increased risk for AKI.