A nurse is caring for a client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who is scheduled to start hemodialysis. The client asks, "How does hemodialysis work?" Which of the following responses by the nurse is accurate?

A) This statement is incorrect. Peritoneal dialysis does not require extended hospital stays, as it can be performed at home.

B) This statement is incorrect. While some modifications to daily activities may be necessary, peritoneal dialysis does not generally require clients to limit their daily activities or avoid physical exertion.

C) This statement is accurate. Peritoneal dialysis is a form of dialysis that can be performed by the client at home, allowing them to continue with their daily activities without the need for hospitalization or daily clinic visits.

D) This statement is incorrect. Peritoneal dialysis is performed by the client at home, not at the outpatient clinic every day. The client may visit the clinic for periodic follow-up and assessment, but the actual dialysis is performed at home.

A) This statement is incorrect. Hemodialysis does not involve the removal of the peritoneal membrane; that description is characteristic of peritoneal dialysis.

B) This statement is accurate. Hemodialysis uses a machine called a dialyzer to filter blood outside the body, removing waste products and excess fluid before returning the clean blood to the patient.

C) This statement is incorrect. Hemodialysis does not rely on a catheter inserted into the bladder; that description is characteristic of urinary catheterization.

D) This statement is incorrect. Hemodialysis does not use a pump to circulate dialysate through the intestines; that description is characteristic of peritoneal dialysis.