A patient has been hospitalized for a subtotal gastrectomy.After the procedure,an infection developed that eventually had to be treated with gentamicin,an aminoglycoside antibiotic.After 3 days of administration,oliguria occurred,and subsequent laboratory values indicated elevated BUN and creatinine levels.The patient is transferred to the critical care unit with acute tubular necrosis.Which dialysis method would be most appropriate for the patient's condition?

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As a treatment,hemodialysis literally separates and removes from the blood the excess electrolytes,fluids,and toxins by use of a hemodialyzer.Although hemodialysis is efficient in removing solutes,it does not remove all metabolites.Furthermore,electrolytes,toxins,and fluids increase between treatments,necessitating hemodialysis on a regular basis.

A Patient Has Been Hospitalized for a Subtotal Gastrectomy