Weight gain can become a problem when peritoneal dialysis continues for an extended period of time. This is likely due to _____

a. the kcalories contributed by the dialysate
b. a less restrictive diet
c. food cravings experienced by the patient
d. the body's adaptation to dialysis
e. side-effects of dialysis medications


a

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