End-stage renal disease
End-stage renal disease ( 49 Questions)
This is incorrect. Peritoneal dialysis typically helps manage fluid and blood pressure imbalances in clients with ESRD.
This is incorrect. While blood clots and clotting disorders can be potential complications of ESRD, they are not specifically associated with peritoneal dialysis.
This is correct. Peritonitis is a severe and potentially life-threatening complication of peritoneal dialysis. It occurs when the peritoneal cavity, used for dialysis, becomes infected, leading to inflammation and infection at the catheter insertion site.
This is incorrect. Electrolyte imbalances and fluid overload can occur with both peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis. However, peritonitis is a specific complication unique to peritoneal dialysis.
A. This is incorrect. Peritoneal dialysis typically helps manage fluid and blood pressure imbalances in clients with ESRD.
B. This is incorrect. While blood clots and clotting disorders can be potential complications of ESRD, they are not specifically associated with peritoneal dialysis.
C. This is correct. Peritonitis is a severe and potentially life-threatening complication of peritoneal dialysis. It occurs when the peritoneal cavity, used for dialysis, becomes infected, leading to inflammation and infection at the catheter insertion site.
D. This is incorrect. Electrolyte imbalances and fluid overload can occur with both peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis. However, peritonitis is a specific complication unique to peritoneal dialysis.