The Patient with Chronic Renal Failure Who Is to Begin

question 3

Multiple Choice

The patient with chronic renal failure who is to begin renal dialysis treatment asks for advice about which type of dialysis would be best.The patient is considering peritoneal dialysis because it is less expensive and has fewer dietary and fluid restrictions.The nurse's best advice is that peritoneal dialysis:

• A) Has literally no drawbacks.
• B) Gives more independence and more closely resembles normal kidney function.
• C) Is a lot more work than hemodialysis, in which the health care staff takes care of everything.
• D) Usually does not work very well and has many complications, such as a high blood sugar level.

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