A child is scheduled for a kidney transplant. The nurse has completed the preop teaching to prepare the child and parents for the surgery and postop considerations

Question

The nurse will know the parents realistically understand the transplantation process that is involved with a kidney transplant if they make which statement? 1. "We know it's important to see that our child takes prescribed medications after the transplant.".
2. "We'll be glad we won't have to bring our child in to see the doctor again.".
3. "We're happy our child won't have to take any more medicine after the transplant.".
4. "We understand our child won't be at risk anymore for catching colds from other children at school.".

Answer 1

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Rationale:
1. It is important the nurse emphasize compliance with treatments that will need to be followed after the transplant.
2. It is important the nurse emphasize compliance with treatments that will need to be followed after the transplant. Follow-up appointments will be necessary.
3. It is important the nurse emphasize compliance with treatments that will need to be followed after the transplant. Medications still will be necessary.
4. It is important the nurse emphasize compliance with treatments that will need to be followed after the transplant. General health promotion still will be necessary.