Peritoneal dialysis is performed by
A) connecting the machine to a shunt that has been surgically implanted in the patient.
B) transferring the patient's blood to the machine to be cleansed.
C) using the abdomen as the filtering mechanism for waste.
D) treating the patient with high doses of diuretics and antihypertensive medications.

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With peritoneal dialysis, a concentrated substance is injected into the abdominal cavity to attract fluid and waste materials.

Peritoneal Dialysis Is Performed by