A patient is placed on an organ transplant list for a living or deceased kidney donor. What percentage of organ donors are living organ donors?
1. 20%
2. 30%
3. 40%
4. 50%
4
Rationale 1: In 2011, there were approximately 72,000 people awaiting organs but only about 13,000 donors. Approximately half of these donors were living individuals and half were deceased donors.
Rationale 2: In 2011, there were approximately 72,000 people awaiting organs but only about 13,000 donors. Approximately half of these donors were living individuals and half were deceased donors.
Rationale 3: In 2011, there were approximately 72,000 people awaiting organs but only about 13,000 donors. Approximately half of these donors were living individuals and half were deceased donors.
Rationale 4: In 2011, there were approximately 72,000 people awaiting organs but only about 13,000 donors. Approximately half of these donors were living individuals and half were deceased donors.
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