A peritoneal dialysis registered nurse [(pd)rn] reported that this pd patient was hospitalized for peritonitis and pneumonia.Additional information was obtained through follow-up with the pdrn.The patient was admitted to the hospital on (b)(6) 2023.The admitting diagnosis was peritonitis, urinary tract infection (uti), and pneumonia.The patient was severely constipated at the time of hospitalization.There is no information related to pd effluent culture results or antibiotic therapy.Additionally, there is no information related to the uti or pneumonia.The patient was discharged on (b)(6) 2023 and has transitioned to in-center hemodialysis.The patient¿s son reported that the patient was cleaning their pd exit site and catheter a different way.This is believed to be the cause of the peritonitis event; however, it was not confirmed.No additional information was provided.
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