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Observational Experience and Community Client Assignment: Dialysis/Apheresis clinical rotational day. The healthcare setting for this assignment is a dialysis/apheresis clinic. This type of clinic specializes in treating patients with kidney disease or failure, specifically those who require dialysis or apheresis treatments. Dialysis is a treatment that performs the functions of natural kidneys when they fail to work properly. It removes waste and excess water from the blood, which are normally expelled from the body through urine. There are two types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Hemodialysis involves circulating the patient's blood outside the body through a machine that filters out waste products. Peritoneal dialysis uses the patient's own body tissues inside of the abdominal cavity to act as a filter. Apheresis, on the other hand, is a procedure that involves removing a specific component of the blood, such as platelets or white blood cells, and returning the remaining components to the patient. This procedure is often used to treat conditions such as leukemia, lymphoma, and certain types of anemia. In addition to these treatments, the clinic also provides other health services such as patient education, nutritional counseling, and medication management. The goal of these services is to help patients manage their condition and improve their quality of life. The clinic is typically staffed by a team of healthcare professionals including nephrologists (doctors who specialize in kidney care), nurses, dietitians, and social workers. This team works together to provide comprehensive care to patients, addressing not only their physical health needs but also their emotional and social needs. Describe the role of the nurse in this setting.