A 45-Year-Old Man with Diabetic Nephropathy Has ESKD and Is

A 45-year-old man with diabetic nephropathy has ESKD and is starting dialysis. What should the nurse teach the patient about hemodialysis?

A) Hemodialysis is a treatment option that is usually required three times a week.
B) Hemodialysis is a program that will require you to commit to daily treatment.
C) This will require you to have surgery and a catheter will need to be inserted into your abdomen.
D) Hemodialysis is a treatment that is used for a few months until your kidney heals and starts to produce urine again.