Complications of peritoneal dialysis: nursing care plans to document teaching

The nurse caring for peritoneal dialysis patients deals with various complications daily. This review of complications includes a brief explanation of the physiology of the problems and recommendations for nursing actions. The goal of the nursing care plans is to facilitate documentation of ongoing teaching and review. Complications are divided into categories, each with a generic care plan. Care plans can be adapted to individual patient needs and are designed to be used during training and on a monthly basis.