Question

The dialysis fluid contains all the constituents of the plasma except :

• A. Glucose
• B. Glucose
• C. Electrolytes
• D. Water

Answer 1

The correct option is A Glucose

Dialysate, also called dialysis fluid, dialysis solution or bath, is a solution of pure water, electrolytes and salts, such as bicarbonate and sodium. It contains a glucose concentration similar to a normal level in the blood, a concentration of ions similar to that found in normal blood plasma but no urea. Urea is the main nitrogenous waste of the body and in case of kidney failure, this gets accumulated in the blood. The purpose of dialysate is to pull toxins from the blood into the dialysate.