A patient presents to the outpatient transplant clinic stating, "I would like to donate one of my kidneys." What is the best response by the nurse?
a. "To be a living donor, you must be related to the recipient."
b. "You must be over the age of 30 to be a living donor."
c. "Living donor donation is coordinated by UNOS."
d. "Let us orient you to the process required to become a donor."
D
An altruistic living donor is an individual who makes a decision to donate an organ or part of an organ to a stranger. The nurse can help the patient navigate the donation process. Living donors may be related or unrelated to the potential recipient. In general, living donors are usually between the ages of 18 and 60 years. All transplant centers coordinate the living donation process.
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A) "I should contact the doctor if I have any gastric discomfort with chest pain." B) "I need to purchase antacids without salt." C) "I should use the antacid for at least 2 months." D) "I should call the doctor if I get short of breath or start to sweat with this medication."
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A Caucasian nurse is caring for a Native American after a stroke. The nurse finds the patient sleeping while holding several small feathers bound by a beaded leather thong. The nurse should consider the possibility that this is
a. an interesting trinket to brighten the environment. b. a gift from his grandchildren to make him feel closer to the family. c. an important item used in native healing practices. d. an item that might introduce microorganisms into the hospital environment.
Nails are shaped with:
a. Scissors b. Nail clippers c. An emery board d. An orange stick