Question

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

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

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)