The pediatric intensive care nurse assesses for the main complications following cardiac transplantation. Which complications is the nurse assessing for after cardiac transplantation? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Coronary artery disease
B.
Infection
C.
Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder
D.
Rejection
E.
Renal failure
ANS: A, B, C, D
Coronary artery disease, infection, post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, and rejection are the main complications after cardiac transplantation. Renal failure may occur, but is not one of the major complications.
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