The nurse outlines which of the following as conditions that would disqualify a candidate for a heart transplant? (Select all that apply.)
a. Recent malignancy
b. Dilated cardiomyopathy
c. Peptic ulcer disease
d. Diabetes type 2
e. Severe obesity
f.
Inoperable coronary artery disease
ANS: A, C, E
Contraindications for candidacy for cardiac transplant include recent malignancy, active peptic ulcer disease, severe obesity, diabetes type 1 with end-organ damage. Dilated cardiomyopathy and inoperable coronary artery disease are indications for transplant.
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