The kidneys of a 62-year-old man no longer function properly. His physician recommends a special procedure whereby a solution is introduced into the abdominal cavity, and then removed, to help with the filtration process, called:
A) diuresis.
B) hemodialysis.
C) percutaneous nephrostomy.
D) peritoneal dialysis.

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The procedure described is peritoneal dialysis, where a special solution is introduced into the abdominal cavity and removed to help filter waste products from the blood, as the kidneys are no longer functioning properly. Diuresis is the increased production of urine, and hemodialysis is a process where blood is filtered through a machine outside the body. Percutaneous nephrostomy involves the insertion of a tube through the skin into the kidney to drain urine. None of these procedures involve the introduction of a solution into the abdominal cavity, thus D is the correct answer.

The Kidneys of a 62-Year-Old Man No Longer Function Properly