The nurse is aware that a shortage of organs exists. She knows that which of the following statements is true?
a. Anyone who is comfortable approaching the family should discuss the option of organ donation.
b. Brain death determination is required before organs can be retrieved for transplant.
c. Donation of selected organs after cardiac death is ethically acceptable.
d. Family members should consider withdrawing life support so that the patient can become an organ donor.
C
Donation of selected organs after cardiac death is ethically and legally appropriate. Specific policies and procedures for donation after cardiac death facilitate this procedure. Only designated requestors who are knowledgeable and trained in organ donation should approach the family to discuss donation. Organs can be retrieved not only after brain death but also after cardiac death. The decision to withdraw life support should be made separately from the decision to donate organs.
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