Peritoneal Dialysis Is Performed by

question 68

Multiple Choice

Peritoneal dialysis is performed by

• A) connecting the machine to a shunt that has been surgically implanted in the patient.
• B) transferring the patient's blood to the machine to be cleansed.
• C) using the abdomen as the filtering mechanism for waste.
• D) treating the patient with high doses of diuretics and antihypertensive medications.

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The divergence between the total consumers can and are willing to pay for a product or service and what they truly pay.

Binding Price Floor

A government-imposed minimum price set above the equilibrium price, resulting in a surplus by preventing the market price from falling to its natural level.

Willingness To Pay

The maximum amount an individual is prepared to spend to procure a good or service, reflecting the value they place on it.

Consumer Surplus

The discrepancy between what consumers are prepared and can afford to pay for a product or service versus what they end up paying in reality.