A client who had a kidney transplant 5 days prior says to the nurse, "I am glad I did not reject my kidney." Which information should the nurse provide the client?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. Cell-mediated rejection takes place about 2 weeks after transplant.
B. Chronic rejection may occur months after transplant.
C. Chronic rejection may occur years after transplant.
D. Transplant rejection does not occur until several days after transplant.
E. Transplant rejection is rare in kidney transplants.
Answer: C
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