The nurse is assessing a client who wishes to be considered as a potential donor for corneal transplantation. Which medical diagnosis at the time of death excludes the client from considera-tion?
a. Small cell lung cancer
b. Chronic heart failure
c. Profound nearsightedness
d. History of detached retina
A
Clients of any age may donate corneas as long as the corneas are clear and the client is free from infectious disease or cancer at the time of death. The other problems would not keep a client from donating corneas.
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Which of the following are advantages of using biophysiologic measures in nursing studies? Select all that apply
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A parent has requested access to his child's medical records at a school-based health clinic. Which statement about access and release of a minor's medical record is correct?
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