A client asks why pancreas transplantation is not an option offered to all insulin-dependent diabetics. Which is the best response by the nurse?
A) Type 1 diabetes can be managed in most clients with insulin.
B) Pancreas transplant is becoming more common.
C) There is a long waiting list to receive a new pancreas.
D) For every transplant, two deceased donors are needed.
A
Feedback:
As with any transplant, lifelong immunosuppressive drug therapy is required. Because type 1 diabetes can be managed with insulin, many experts believe that the risks involved with the transplant outweigh the benefit. Pancreas transplant is more commonly done when the client also needs a kidney transplant. Living donors can be used when islet cell transplantation is done. The list and time restraints for transplantation are not appropriate.
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