THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

KIDNEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many times must a patient be treated on a dialysis unit per week?
A
3-4 times
B
2-3 times
C
1-2 times
D
4-5 times
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -At dialysis centres, this is usually carried out 3 days a week, with each session lasting around 4 hours. It can also be done at home. Some examples of a home dialysis schedule include: 4 times a week for 4 hours.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hemodialysis is usually done three times a week, for 3 to 4 hours a day, depending on how well the kidneys work, and how much fluid weight they have gained between treatments. Hemodialysis can be done in a special dialysis center in a hospital or at home.

Detailed explanation-3: -Twice-Weekly Hemodialysis Is an Option for Many Patients in Times of Dialysis Unit Stress. Hemodialysis care may come under great stress with the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. A change from the standard thrice-weekly treatments to twice weekly could relieve some of this stress.

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