The nurse is planning discharge teaching for a child who just had a kidney transplant. Which information does the nurse provide regarding signs of rejection? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Decreased urine output
B.
Edema
C.
Fever
D.
Pain over the kidney
E.
Weight loss
ANS: A, B, C, D
Decreased urine output, edema, fever, and pain over the donor kidney site are all signs of possible rejection. The child would have a weight gain related to the edema.
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