An advantage of peritoneal dialysis is that:
a. peritoneal dialysis is time intensive.
b. a decreased risk of peritonitis exists.
c. biochemical disturbances are corrected rapidly.
d. the danger of hemorrhage is minimal.
D
Advantages of peritoneal dialysis include that the equipment is assembled easily and rapidly, the cost is relatively inexpensive, the danger of acute electrolyte imbalances or hemorrhage is minimal, and dialysate solutions can be individualized. In addition, automated peritoneal dialysis systems are available. Disadvantages of peritoneal dialysis include that it is time intensive, requiring at least 36 hours for a therapeutic effect to be achieved; biochemical disturbances are corrected slowly; access to the peritoneal cavity is sometimes difficult; and the risk of peritonitis is high.
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