Describe the dialysis procedure

What will be an ideal response?


Dialysis is a procedure that separates waste material from the blood and maintains fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance in impaired kidney function or in the absence of the kidney.

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While reviewing a client's medical history, a nurse understands that the client is at risk of bleeding because the client's platelet count is 80,000/uL. Which condition is this?

1. Thrombocytosis 2. Thrombocytopenia 3. Thrombus 4. Thrombosis

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A/An ____________________ arises from excess growth of glandular and connective tissue in the breast

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The lipiview diagnostic test measures

a) Health of meibomian glands b) Tear osmolarity c) Inflammation d) Thickness of lipid layer e) Height of tear film layer

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The majority of heart attacks occur in which age group?

A) Over 65 B) 25-40 C) 45-65 D) 40-55

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