End-stage renal disease

End-stage renal disease ( 49 Questions)

A client with ESRD is receiving hemodialysis. The client asks the nurse about the purpose of this treatment. Which response by the nurse is accurate?


Correct Answer: A

A. This is correct. Hemodialysis is a renal replacement therapy that uses a dialysis machine to remove waste products, toxins, and excess fluid from the bloodstream when the kidneys are no longer able to do so effectively.

B. This is incorrect. While hemodialysis may have some effect on blood pressure, its primary purpose is to replace kidney function in filtering waste products

and maintaining fluid balance.

C. This is incorrect. Hemodialysis does not stimulate the kidneys to produce more urine. It directly filters the blood to remove toxins and fluid.

D. This is incorrect. Hemodialysis does not involve surgical replacement of damaged kidneys. It is a non-surgical procedure performed in a dialysis center using a dialysis machine.




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