The nurse providing discharge teaching to a patient following a liver transplant will emphasize which topic?
A) The patient will obtain measurement of drainage from the T-tube.
B) The patient will exercise 3 times a week.
C) The patient will take immunosuppressive agents as required.
D) The patient will monitor for signs of liver dysfunction.
Ans: C
Feedback: The patient is given written and verbal instructions about immunosuppressive agent doses and dosing schedules. The patient is also instructed on steps to follow to ensure that an adequate supply of medication is available. There must be no chance of running out of the medication or skipping a dose. Failure to take medications as instructed may precipitate rejection.
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