A 45-year-old man with diabetic nephropathy has end-stage renal failure and is considering starting dialysis. The nurse includes which of the following in teaching about hemodialysis?
A) Hemodialysis is a treatment option that is required 3 times a week.
B) Hemodialysis is a treatment option that is required daily.
C) You will have surgery, and a catheter will be inserted into the abdomen.
D) Hemodialysis is a treatment that is used for a few months until your kidney heals and starts to produce urine again.
Ans: A
Feedback: Hemodialysis is the most commonly used method of dialysis. Patients receiving hemodialysis must undergo treatment for the rest of their lives or until they undergo successful kidney transplantation. Treatments usually occur 3 times a week for at least 3 to 4 hours per treatment.
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