Problem: A client diagnosed with chronic renal failure asked the nurse. "What the difference between hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis? Which of the following statements best explain the difference?
A) Hemodialysis uses a graft or a fistula and pumps blood through a semipermeable membrane in a hemodialyzer as the filter. Peritoneal dialysis uses the peritoneal lining of the abdominal cavity as the filter.
B) There are different dietary requirements for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
C) hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis use different equipment
D) Hemodialysis is done 3X a week and lasts 3-4 hours; peritoneal dialysis is done daily