NCLEX RN Practice Question

The correct answer ensures adherence to strict aseptic technique during catheter care and solution exchanges, as this is the primary method of preventing peritonitis, a common and serious complication of peritoneal dialysis. Maintaining sterile conditions minimizes contamination of the peritoneal cavity and infection risk. The other options, while important for overall care, do not directly reduce the risk of peritonitis. For example, monitoring the color of the effluent is essential for detecting an infection that has already occurred but does not prevent it.