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max2010maxim [7]
3 years ago
9

A student nurse is caring for a client with chronic kidney failure who is to be treated with continuous ambulatory peritoneal di

alysis (CAPD). Which statement by the student nurse indicates to the primary nurse that the student nurse understands the purpose of this therapy?
a. it provides continuous contact of dialyzer and blood to clear toxins by ultrafiltration
b. it exchanges and cleanses blood by correction of electrolytes and excretion of creatinine
c. it decreases the need for immobility because it clears toxins in short and intermittent periods
d. it uses the peritoneum as a semipermeable membrane to clear toxins by osmosis and diffusion
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horsena [70]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

It uses the peritoneum as a semipermeable membrane to clear toxins by osmosis and diffusion.

Explanation:

Kidney is one of the most important organs used in the process of excretion. Kidneys helps in maintaining the homeostasis of the body and regulates the ion of the body.

The individual with the kidney failure can be treated with dialysis or  ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. This type of dialysis is more effective than normal dialysis and mainly uses the peritoneum layer of the body to remove the toxins from the body.

Thus, the correct answer is option (d).

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