A patient is demonstrating signs of organ rejection 3 months following a kidney transplant. The nurse recognizes this reaction as being what type of rejection?
1. Acute rejection
2. Accelerated rejection
3. Hyperacute rejection
4. Chronic rejection
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Rationale 1: Acute rejection occurs during the first year following organ transplant.
Rationale 2: Accelerated rejection occurs within the first week after transplant.
Rationale 3: Hyperacute rejection occurs immediately and is rare.
Rationale 4: Chronic rejection occurs months to years after organ transplantation.
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