A client who underwent liver transplantation 2 weeks ago reports a temperature of 101° F (38.3° C) and right flank pain. What would be the nurse's best response?
A. "The immunosuppressive drugs you are taking may make you susceptible to infections."
B. "You may be rejecting the transplanted liver and should go to the hospital immediately."
C. "You should take an additional dose of cyclosporine today."
D. "Take acetaminophen every 4 hours until you feel better."
B
Fever, right quadrant or flank pain, and jaundice are signs of liver transplant rejection, and the client should be admitted to the hospital as soon as possible for intervention.
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