Necessary for muscle activity____________
What is potassium. (K+)
Hemodialysis is a procedure that accomplishes two main functions for the patient. They are separate and distinct.
What is ultrafiltration (fluid removal) and cleansing of blood from toxins (urea, creatnine, high electrolyte levels).
Assists with blood clotting
What is Platelets
A mixture of a solvent and a solute.
What is a solution.
Shows if a patient is adequately nourished.
What is Albumin.
Shows the amount of sugar in the bloodstream not taken care of by the pancreas.
What is Glucose.
This hormone is produced by the kidney to send a message to the red bone marrow to request more RBC's.
What is erythropoietin.
The waste product of protein metabolism.
What is Blood urea nitrogen