A family is grieving after learning of a family member's accidental death. The transplant coordinator requests to talk with the family about possible organ and tissue donation. The nurse recognizes that
a. All religions allow for organ donation.
b. Life support must be removed before organ and tissue retrieval occurs.
c. The best time for organ and tissue donation is immediately after the autopsy.
d. The transplant coordinator is working in accordance with federal law.
D
It is a federal law to require facilities to develop policies about organ donation. The transplant coordinator has additional education on providing answers about organ donation. Not all religions allow for organ donation. A patient may be on life support during organ removal to preserve organ tissues. Autopsy compromises organ integrity; removal should occur prior.
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