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The type of hemodialysis that is performed for ESRD, typically three times a week, may be documented as:

A. Intermittent hemodialysis

B. Peritoneal dialysis

C. Prolonged intermittent renal replacement therapy

D. Continuous renal replacement therapy

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Answer:

Prolonged intermittent renal replacement therapy

Step-by-step explanation:

In short it's noted as

  • PIRRT
  • This is reference to hemodialysis .
  • The general connection is with ESRD .
  • ESRD stands for end stage renal disease
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Answer:

C. Prolonged intermittent renal replacement therapy

Step-by-step explanation:

PIRRT is a hybrid treatment that provides RRT for an extended period of time (ie, 6 to 18 hours) but is intermittent (at least three times per week)

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