A client diagnosed with acute kidney injury (AKI)is receiving peritoneal dialysis. The nurse is explaining the dialysis process to the client and family. Which statement should the nurse include in this discussion?

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A)The peritoneum acts as a semipermeable membrane, allowing substances to move from an area of high concentration (the blood)to an area of lower concentration (the dialysate). Metabolic waste products and excess water can be eliminated through osmosis and diffusion using the peritoneum as the semipermeable membrane.
B)The peritoneum acts as a semipermeable membrane, allowing substances to move from an area of high concentration (the blood)to an area of lower concentration (the dialysate). Metabolic waste products and excess water can be eliminated through osmosis and diffusion using the peritoneum as the semipermeable membrane.
C)The peritoneum acts as a semipermeable membrane, allowing substances to move from an area of high concentration (the blood)to an area of lower concentration (the dialysate). Metabolic waste products and excess water can be eliminated through osmosis and diffusion using the peritoneum as the semipermeable membrane.
D)The peritoneum acts as a semipermeable membrane, allowing substances to move from an area of high concentration (the blood)to an area of lower concentration (the dialysate). Metabolic waste products and excess water can be eliminated through osmosis and diffusion using the peritoneum as the semipermeable membrane.

A Client Diagnosed with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)is Receiving Peritoneal