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Goal: To provide an overview of abdominal pain in patients on peritoneal dialysis.

Objectives:

Discuss the treatment of a patient on peritoneal dialysis who presents with acute abdominal pain.
Identify the potential etiologies of abdominal pain in patients on peritoneal dialysis.
Explain the symptoms and considerations for the etiologies of abdominal pain in patients on peritoneal dialysis.

Statement of Disclosure: The authors reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing nursing education activity.

Sergio Infante