NUR 1211 - TEST 1 STUDY GUIDE- GENITOURINARY AND HEPATOBILIARY.
NUR 1211 - TEST 1 STUDY GUIDE- GENITOURINARY AND HEPATOBILIARY /NUR 1211 - TEST 1 STUDY GUIDE- GENITOURINARY AND HEPATOBILIARY. 1. Know purpose of peritoneal dialysis (TWO QUESTIONS) a. To remove excess toxins and waste from the blood in the peritoneum (which has a lot of capillaries) when the kidneys are not functioning. This dialysis is good for older adults as it allows them to move around while getting procedure done (more flexibility). It is also an option for those who cannot tolerate heparin (hemodialysis), heavy drug users that do not have veins to use for dialysis. Pt does not need to go to the dialysis center, they can do PD at home.
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nur 1211 test 1 study guide genitourinary and hepatobiliary