Which of the following statements regarding peritoneal dialysis is correct?
A) Because of the high risk of peritonitis, peritoneal dialysis can only be performed in a hospital or specialized dialysis center.
B) In peritoneal dialysis, large amounts of specially formulated dialysis fluid are infused into the abdominal cavity and left for 1 to 2 hours.
C) Peritoneal dialysis involves the surgical placement of an arteriovenous shunt in the vasculature of the abdominal cavity.
D) Peritoneal dialysis is the least-preferred method of dialyzing a patient and is only used in extreme emergency situations.
Answer: B) In peritoneal dialysis, large amounts of specially formulated dialysis fluid are infused into the abdominal cavity and left for 1 to 2 hours.
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