A patient with glomerulonephritis has an order to undergo plasmapheresis.Which statement indicates that the patient accurately understands teaching about the procedure?

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Plasmapheresis is a blood cleansing procedure used in autoimmune disorders,such as acute glomerulonephritis or myasthenia gravis (see Chapter 24).Much like hemodialysis,plasmapheresis uses a special filter to remove plasma and "wash" it to eliminate antibodies.If treatment is not successful,the disease will rapidly progress to kidney failure and death.The patient's blood is accessed through a shunt or a CVC,not a peripheral intravenous (IV)line.This procedure does not involve imaging or contrast.

A Patient with Glomerulonephritis Has an Order to Undergo Plasmapheresis