The nurse is conducting teaching for an adolescent being discharged to home after a renal transplant. The adolescent needs further teaching if which statement is made?
a. "I will report any fever to my primary health care provider."
b. "I am glad I only have to take the immunosuppressant medication for two weeks."
c. "I will observe my incision for any redness or swelling."
d. "I won't miss doing kidney dialysis every week."
ANS: B
The immunosuppressant medications are taken indefinitely after a renal transplant, so they should not be discontinued after two weeks. Reporting a fever and observing an incision for redness and swelling are accurate statements. The adolescent is correct in indicating dialysis will not need to be done after the transplant.
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