In counseling a client who is considering a heart transplant, the nurse would know the client has an accurate perception of this treatment option when the client says
a. "Less than half of those who survive a heart transplant live 10 years."
b. "People under 75 years of age may have a heart transplant."
c. "The survival rate for patients having a heart transplant is about 80%."
d. "This is an experimental treatment, but I want to take the chance."
C
Cardiac transplantation is now a standard and effective treatment for clients with end-stage car-diac disease. Currently, 84% of heart transplant patients survive 1 year, and 77% survive 3 years. Selection criteria include age less than 65 years.
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