The nurse working with a post-transplant client tells the client that he should refrain from returning to his distant original home for up to
a. 1 week.
b. 8 weeks.
c. 3 months.
d. 6 months.
B
Most clients reside close to the transplantation center for 2 to 8 weeks before going home. This proximity allows for frequent medical visits, ongoing education, and familiarization of the client with the postoperative regimen.
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