A patient whose kidneys have failed completely can be kept alive by
- A. regular blood transfusions only
- B. a heart lung machine
- C. dialysis or a kidney transplant
- D. a high protein diet
Explanation
Dialysis artificially filters wastes from the blood while a transplant can restore real function. A high protein diet would worsen the accumulation of urea, so it is contraindicated.
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