Peritoneal Dialysis

No.	Competency Item	NAC	DEV	COM	DTE	EXC
AC-11-01	Demonstrate knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the renal system.
AC-11-02	Demonstrate knowledge of the need for peritoneal dialysis.
AC-11-03	Demonstrate knowledge of the risks to the client receiving peritoneal dialysis such as electrolyte imbalance, fuild level risks and infection.
AC-11-04	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to care for catheter site and change dressings.
AC-11-05	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to perform the procedures involved in peritoneal dialysis.
AC-11-06	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to calculate weekly clearance of urea by client's kidneys.
AC-11-07	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to provide support and teaching to client receiving peritoneal dialysis.
AC-11-08	Demonstrate knowledge of pathophysiology, symptoms, treatment, and interventions of renal failure.
AC-11-09	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to assess for associated health problems such as edema, hypertension, ischemic feet, mental status and weight changes.
AC-11-10	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to apply standard precautions and principles of asepsis.
AC-11-11	Demonstrate knowledge and assessment of the access for evidence of flow, clotting, aneurysm and infection.
AC-11-12	Demonstrate ability to create an atmosphere that is conductive to patient comfort needs.
AC-11-13	Demonstrate ability to apply nursing process to the care of the dialysis client.
AC-11-14	Demonstrate ability to document nursing assessment, treatments, effects, and outcomes.
AC-11-15	Demonstrate ability to provide health teaching to client and family throughout the process.
AC-11-16	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to monitor, and discontinue a dialysis treatment.
AC-11-17	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to understand the mechanics of dialysis and related equipment.