A nurse on a solid organ transplant unit is planning the care of a patient who will soon be admitted upon immediate recovery following liver transplantation. What aspect of nursing care is the nurse's priority?
A) Implementation of infection-control measures
B) Close monitoring of skin integrity and color
C) Frequent assessment of the patient's psychosocial status
D) Administration of antiretroviral medications
Ans: A
Feedback:
Infection control is paramount following liver transplantation. This is a priority over skin integrity and psychosocial status, even though these are valid areas of assessment and intervention. Antiretrovirals are not indicated.
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