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What term below is associated with the process of hemodialysis that is considered a principle?
  1. Osmosis
  2. Homeostasis
  3. Diffusion
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer - D - Diffusion, osmosis, and homeostasis are the principles of hemodialysis. The complications from hemodialysis include hypotension caused by dehydration, sepsis or blood loss, chest pain or dysrhythmia caused by potassium intoxication, disequilibrium syndrome, and air embolism, which may occur when negative pressure develops in the venous side of the dialysis tubing.
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