A patient was admitted with an infection that had to be treated with an aminoglycoside antibiotic.After a few days the patient developed oliguria and elevated blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels.The patient's vital signs are stable.The nurse would anticipate the practitioner ordering which dialysis method for this patient?

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As a treatment,hemodialysis separates and removes from the blood excess electrolytes,fluids,and toxins by means of a hemodialyzer.Hemodialysis would be the first choice for managing this patient with medication toxicity.

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