Which term is used to describe the solution to instill when performing peritoneal dialysis?
1. Dialysis
2. Dialysate
3. Electrolyte solution
4. Tenckhoff
Correct Answer: 2
Dialysate is the solution instilled during dialysis. The solution is an electrolyte solution, but it is called dialysate. Tenckhoff is the name of the peritoneal catheter. Dialysis refers to the type of procedure.
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