Which statements does the nurse identify as correct after contrasting peritoneal dialysis (PD) with hemodialysis and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)? Select all that apply
1. In CRRT, the dialysis solution pulls wastes and extra fluid from the blood into the abdominal cavity.
2. The dwell time in PD is 4 hours.
3. In hemodialysis, the entire blood volume circulates through the dialyzer in 30 to 40 minutes.
4. PD is a slower process used for clients who are hemodynamically unstable.
5. The process of draining and filling in PD takes about 30 to 40 minutes.
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