Over One Half of the U

question 55

True/False

Over one half of the U.S. population are at risk from hypertension.

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Definitions:

Peritoneal Dialysis

A treatment for kidney failure that uses the lining of the abdomen, called the peritoneum, as a natural filter to clear waste from the blood.

Dextrose

A simple sugar that's a form of glucose, often used in medical settings as an energy source.

Extra Fluid

The accumulation of excess body fluids, often leading to swelling, commonly in cases of heart failure or kidney disease.

ECV Deficit

Stands for Extracellular Volume Deficit, which refers to a condition where there is a shortage of fluid outside the cells, affecting bodily functions.