A Patient with Chronic Renal Failure Is Trying to Decide

question 34

Multiple Choice

A patient with chronic renal failure is trying to decide between hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following are advantages of peritoneal dialysis for this patient? Select all that apply.

• A)minimal vascular complications
• B)liberal intake of fluids
• C)better self-management
• D)better metabolite elimination
• E)lower risk of infection

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Definitions:

Binding Price Ceiling

A government-imposed limit on how high a price can be charged for a product that is set below the market equilibrium price, causing shortages.

Surplus

A situation in which the quantity of a good or service supplied exceeds the quantity demanded, often leading to a decrease in price.

Ration

The controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, or services.

Equilibrium Price

Equilibrium price is the market price at which the quantity of goods supplied is equal to the quantity of goods demanded.