A 42-year-old male has been diagnosed with renal failure secondary to diabetes mellitus and is scheduled to begin dialysis soon
Which of the following statements by the client reflects an accurate understanding of the process of hemodialysis?
A)
"It's stressful knowing that committing to dialysis means I can't qualify for a kidney transplant."
B)
"I know I'll have to go to a hospital or dialysis center for treatment."
C)
"Changing my schedule to accommodate 3 or 4 hours of hemodialysis each day will be difficult."
D)
"I won't be able to go about my normal routine during treatment."
Ans:
D
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Hemodialysis requires the client to remain connected to dialysis machinery, whereas peritoneal dialysis allows for activity during treatment. Dialysis does not disqualify an individual from receiving a transplant. Dialysis does not require attendance at a dialysis center, and patients can be taught to perform the dialysis in their home with a family member in attendance. Hemodialysis is normally conducted three times weekly, not once per day.
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