Final answer:
The advantage of peritoneal dialysis over hemodialysis is the minimal danger of hemorrhage(option d). This is due to the less invasive nature of peritoneal dialysis, which uses the body's own peritoneal membrane to filter the blood.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question is asking to identify an advantage of peritoneal dialysis compared to other forms of dialysis like hemodialysis. The correct option that points out an advantage of peritoneal dialysis is 'd. the danger of hemorrhage is minimal'.
Peritoneal dialysis uses the patient's own peritoneal membrane inside the abdomen as the dialysis filter, which makes it less invasive than hemodialysis, where blood must be routed outside the body to a dialysis machine. This decreased invasiveness significantly reduces the risk of bleeding.
Unlike options a and c, peritoneal dialysis is not more time intensive than hemodialysis, and it does not correct biochemical disturbances more rapidly. Option b is incorrect as there is a risk of peritonitis, which is an infection of the peritoneum, the lining of the abdominal cavity.