In peritoneal dialysis, a catheter is inserted into the patient's peritoneum
via their abdomen. Dialysate fluid enters their abdomen, and the
peritoneum acts as a dialyzing membrane. After wastes have been filtered,
the fluid is drained out of the person's abdomen. This type of dialysis can
be done at home
, Be familiar with the stages of kidney failure and table 8.2.
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Define hypomagnesemia using blood values.
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Mg < 1.8 mg/dL
Describe the functions of the nephron.
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1. control the concentration of water and soluble materials by filtering the
blood
2. reabsorbing needed materials and excreting waste products as urine
3. regulate blood pressure and blood volume
4. regulate pH and electrolytes
List 3 ways that the kidney acts as an endocrine organ.
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1. vitamin D activation
2. erythropoietin production
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