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What is dialysis?
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A process that removes fluid and solute wastes from the blood or lymph.
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Name 2 types of dialysis?
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Hemodialysis
Peritoneal |
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What is hemodialysis
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It involves shunting of the clients blood through a machine
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What is peritoneal dialysis?
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The procedure that infuses a hypertonic
Solution into the peritoneal cavity. The solution is left for a specific time and then drained. The semi permeable Peritoneal membrane works like a filter to remove all excess water, electrolytes and toxins from the blood |
