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What type of dialysis is only available as a dependent therapy?
What type of dialysis is only available as a dependent therapy?
- Home Peritoneal Dialysis
- Home Hemodialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Hemodialysis (correct)
How often do patients receiving hemodialysis typically go to the hospital or clinic for treatment?
How often do patients receiving hemodialysis typically go to the hospital or clinic for treatment?
- Once a week
- Four times a week
- Twice a week
- Three times a week (correct)
What is the purpose of having a daily fluid limit and restricted diet in hemodialysis?
What is the purpose of having a daily fluid limit and restricted diet in hemodialysis?
- To increase energy levels
- To prevent buildup of waste and fluids between sessions (correct)
- To make the treatment more convenient
- To reduce the need for dialysis sessions
How much blood is typically outside the body at any given time during hemodialysis?
How much blood is typically outside the body at any given time during hemodialysis?
What type of access is usually created in the arm for hemodialysis?
What type of access is usually created in the arm for hemodialysis?
What is the function of the dialyzer in hemodialysis?
What is the function of the dialyzer in hemodialysis?
What is the main purpose of dialysis treatment?
What is the main purpose of dialysis treatment?
Which statement accurately describes the difference between peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis?
Which statement accurately describes the difference between peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis?
Why is it important to understand that dialysis is a treatment, not a cure?
Why is it important to understand that dialysis is a treatment, not a cure?
What determines whether a person will undergo independent or dependent dialysis?
What determines whether a person will undergo independent or dependent dialysis?
Why do most people get more hours of dialysis with independent (home-based) treatments?
Why do most people get more hours of dialysis with independent (home-based) treatments?
What is the likely outcome for someone who begins dialysis treatments?
What is the likely outcome for someone who begins dialysis treatments?
