A client has been found to be an acceptable candidate for a kidney transplant. The nurse counsels the client and family that the client now faces the greatest impediment to renal transplantation, which is
a. high potential for rejection.
b. high risk for infection.
c. insufficient financial resources.
d. lack of sufficient donor organs.
D
The primary factor limiting the number of transplants done is the availability of kidneys.
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