What does the dialysate delivery system do?

What does the dialysate delivery system do?

• A. Circulates blood
• B. Mixes and circulates dialysate
• C. Heats dialysate
• D. Monitors blood pressure

Answer: (B)

The dialysate delivery system’s job is to prepare and deliver the dialysis solution used in the filter. It mixes concentrated dialysate components with treated water to achieve the correct electrolyte balance, then circulates that dialysate through the dialyzer. This flow enables wastes and excess fluids to diffuse from the blood into the dialysate across the membrane. While it may also heat the dialysate and regulate flow, its main function is to mix and circulate dialysate. Circulating blood and monitoring blood pressure are handled by other parts of the machine, not the dialysate delivery system.

The dialysate delivery system’s job is to prepare and deliver the dialysis solution used in the filter. It mixes concentrated dialysate components with treated water to achieve the correct electrolyte balance, then circulates that dialysate through the dialyzer. This flow enables wastes and excess fluids to diffuse from the blood into the dialysate across the membrane. While it may also heat the dialysate and regulate flow, its main function is to mix and circulate dialysate. Circulating blood and monitoring blood pressure are handled by other parts of the machine, not the dialysate delivery system.