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Which statement accurately distinguishes Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) from hemodialysis?

  1. PD uses an artificial blood‐filtering machine in a dialysis center.
  2. PD uses the peritoneal membrane in the abdomen to clear wastes.
  3. PD always requires hospital admission for each treatment.
  4. PD does not require a catheter.
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Correct answer: PD uses the peritoneal membrane in the abdomen to clear wastes.

PD uses the patient’s peritoneum as the semi‐permeable membrane, with dialysate infused into the abdomen to remove wastes and fluids.

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