Two months after a kidney transplant, the client returns and is diagnosed as having an acute rejection episode
The client says, "I was doing so well with my new kidney and the thought of having to go back to living on hemodialysis is so depressing." What is the nurse's best re-sponse? A. "You should have followed your drug regimen better."
B. "You should be glad that at least hemodialysis is an option for you. Remember that people whose liver transplants are rejected have no other options."
C. "You should keep in mind that one acute rejection episode does not mean that you will lose the new kidney. Usually, these episodes can be reversed with the right treatment."
D. "You should remember that finding a donor for a new kidney is the easiest trans-plant option. Our center is high on the list for obtaining organs for transplant from the national registry."
C
An episode of acute rejection does not automatically mean the client will lose the transplant. Pharmacologic manipulation of host immune responses at this time can limit damage to the organ and allow the graft to be maintained.
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