A child is scheduled for a kidney transplant. The nurse has completed the preoperative teaching to prepare the child and parents for the surgery and postoperative considerations

Question

The nurse will know the parents realistically understand the transplantation process that is involved with a kidney transplant if they state: 1. "We know it's important to see that our child takes prescribed medications after the transplant."
2. "We'll be glad we won't have to bring our child in to see the doctor again."
3. "We're happy our child won't have to take any more medicine after the transplant."
4. "We understand our child won't be at risk anymore for catching colds from other children at school."

Answer 1

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Rationale:
1. It is important that the nurse emphasize compliance with treatments that will need to be followed after the transplant.
2. Follow-up appointments will be necessary, as well as medications and general health promotion.
3. Medications and general health promotion will be necessary.
4. The child will be on immunosuppressing drugs, and will be at increased risk for colds and other illnesses.
Cognitive level: Analysis
Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Nursing Process: Evaluation
Learning Outcome 31-6 Describe psychosocial issues for the child requiring surgery on the genitourinary tract.