Peritoneal Dialysis Is Different from Hemodialysis in That Peritoneal Dialysis

question 12

Multiple Choice

Peritoneal dialysis is different from hemodialysis in that peritoneal dialysis

• A) is more frequently used for acute kidney injury.
• B) uses the patient's own semipermeable membrane (peritoneal membrane).
• C) is not useful in cases of drug overdose or electrolyte imbalance.
• D) is not indicated in cases of water intoxication.

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