What statement is descriptive of renal transplantation in children?
a. It is an acceptable means of treatment after age 10 years.
b. Children can receive kidneys only from other children.
c. It is the preferred means of renal replacement therapy in children.
d. The decision for transplantation is difficult because a relatively normal lifestyle is not possible.
ANS: C
Renal transplantation offers the opportunity for a relatively normal life and is the preferred means of renal replacement therapy in end-stage renal disease. It can be done in children as young as age 6 months. Both children and adults can serve as donors for renal transplant purposes. Renal transplantation affords the child a more normal lifestyle than dependence on dialysis.
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