A 14-year-old girl is preparing to have hemodialysis performed due to end-stage renal disease. The patient asks what a fistula provides during the procedure. Identify the correct reason for the use of the fistula
1. A fistula is responsible for filtering during the hemodialysis.
2. The fistula contains a vein and artery, which allows the blood access so the hemodialysis can be performed.
3. A fistula is a hole where the dialysis team can monitor laboratory tests easier.
4. A fistula is placed in the peritoneal area, and the patient can be hooked up to it at night.
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1. The filtering occurs in the dialysis machine.
2. The vein and artery provide easy access for the needle used for hemodialysis.
3. The fistula is an access site, not a hole.
4. The fistula is normally placed on the forearm of a child. Peritoneal dialysis uses the peritoneal area.
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