At his most recent clinic visit,a patient with end-stage renal disease is noted to have edema,congestive signs in the pulmonary system,and a pericardial friction rub.Appropriate therapy at this time would include

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Dialysis is the appropriate therapy at end-stage renal disease.Although fluid restriction may be appropriate at some point in renal failure,it will not correct the identified problems.Antibiotics will not correct the problems identified and may further impair remaining renal function.Phlebotomy will not correct the identified problems.

At His Most Recent Clinic Visit,a Patient with End-Stage Renal