A patient with chronic renal failure is being evaluated for peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following comorbidities would make peritoneal dialysis the treatment of choice?
Explanation
• Peritoneal dialysis is the treatment of choice for patients with congestive heart failure due to the cardiac stress associated with hemodialysis (rapid shifts in fluids, electrolytes and glucose)
• A history of GI disease is a contraindication to peritoneal dialysis.
• Back problems is a contraindication to peritoneal dialysis due to the weight of the dialysate in the abdomen