While following up on a postoperative renal transplant recipient, the nurse discovers that the donor tested positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV). What is the priority action by the nurse?
a. Notify the OPO transplant coordinator.
b. Verify results with the lab technician.
c. Repeat all pre-procedure viral studies.
d. Continue to monitor for signs of rejection.
A
It is mandatory to report any donor-derived infections to the organ procurement organization (OPO). The priority action is to notify the transplant coordinator. Verifying results with the lab technician, if indicated, would be the responsibility of the transplant coordinator. Repeating viral studies and continuing to monitor for signs of rejection are appropriate actions but not the immediate priority.
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