Which statement made by a patient who has had a urinary diversion pancreas transplant indicates the need for further teaching?
a. "I no longer need to monitor my blood glucose levels."
b. "I will need to have periodic pancreas biopsies."
c. "I may feel the urge to urinate frequently."
d. "I will give urine samples to monitor for rejection."
A
Patients with functional pancreas grafts continue to need glucose monitoring at home but often forget to continue this practice after they no longer require insulin. Continued monitoring with frequent clinic visits is required for several months after pancreas transplantation.
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