Asked by sydney hnatuk on Sep 27, 2024
A 17-year-old patient, dying of heart failure, wants to have organs removed for transplantation after death. Which action by the nurse is correct?
A) Instruct the patient to talk with parents about the desire to donate organs.
B) Notify the health care provider about the patient's desire to donate organs.
C) Prepare the organ donation form for the patient to sign while still oriented.
D) Contact the United Network for Organ Sharing after talking with the patient.
Organ Transplantation
The surgical transfer of a healthy organ from one person (the donor) to another (the recipient) to replace a damaged or missing organ.
Health Care Provider
An individual or institution that offers medical services to patients, including doctors, nurses, clinics, and hospitals.
- Understand the ethical and legal responsibilities involved in patient care.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the ethical and legal responsibilities involved in patient care.
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