"Artificial Kidneys" Do Not Function in All Respects Like a Natural

question 72

Multiple Choice

"Artificial kidneys" do not function in all respects like a natural kidney. What is one inherent problem and what is its practical solution?

• A) Artificial systems are less efficient; run the artificial kidney 24 hours a day.
• B) Artificial kidneys are complex and must be operated at hospitals; train home care nurses.
• C) Dialysis uses passive diffusion and some kidney functions require selective active transport; restrict diet to limit the variety of waste molecules.
• D) Artificial kidneys treat the blood directly, requiring IV tubing, etc.; invent an alternative to avoid the bloodstream.
• E) Blood coagulates any time it leaves the body; dilute the blood.

Understand the characteristics and symptoms of depressive and bipolar disorders.

Recognize the concept of preparedness in the context of phobic responses.

Understand the impact of cognitive factors on the development and maintenance of anxiety disorders.

Identify different types of dissociative disorders and their symptoms.

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