A patient with chronic renal failure is to begin renal dialysis treatment and asks for advice about which type of dialysis would be best
The patient is considering peritoneal dialysis because it is less expensive and has fewer dietary and fluid restrictions. What is the most accurate information for the nurse to provide about peritoneal dialysis? a. It has literally no drawbacks.
b. It gives more independence and more closely resembles normal kidney function.
c. It is a lot more work than hemodialysis, in which the health care staff takes care of everything.
d. It usually does not work very well and has many complications, such as a high blood sugar level.
B
Peritoneal dialysis increases independence and resembles normal kidney function. It can be per-formed in any hospital or at home.
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