The family of a critically ill patient has asked to discuss organ donation with the patient's nurse
When preparing to answer the family's questions, the nurse understands which concern(s) most often influence a family's decision to donate? (Select all that apply.) a. Donor disfigurement influences on funeral care
b. Fear of inferior medical care provided to donor
c. Age and location of all possible organ recipients
d. Concern that donated organs will not be used
e. Fear that the potential donor may not be deceased
f. Concern over financial costs associated with donation
A, B, E, F
Common fears and concerns that can influence a family's decision to donate include fear of disfigurement of the donor, fear of inferior medical care being provided to the donor in order to hasten the process, fear that the donor may not really be deceased, and concern that the family of the donor will assume the financial burden associated with the donation. The number of individuals awaiting transplant along with the current UNOS registry system ensures all procured organs will be transplanted. The age and location of recipients are not disclosed by the OPO.
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