The nurse is completing the instructions to a patient who underwent a cadaver kidney transplant and is ready for discharge from the hospital. What patient statement indicates that further teaching is needed?
1. "I'm glad I won't have to take immunosuppressants any longer."
2. "I know to check my weight on a regular basis."
3. "I'll call my doctor if I notice any decrease in my urine output."
4. "I'll tell my friends to stay away from me if they have colds or the flu."
Correct Answer: 1
Unless the donor and recipient are identical twins, immunosuppressants are taken to minimize the immune response to reject the transplanted organ. The patient will need to check weight on a regular basis. The patient should contact the physician with any decreases in urine output. The patient should also avoid individuals who have colds or the flu.
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