Asked by Kelli Corsetti on May 17, 2024
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Approximately _____ U.S. patients are currently waiting for an organ transplant.
A) 25,000
B) 50,000
C) 100,000
D) 1.5 million
Organ Transplant
A surgical operation to replace a damaged or failing organ in one person with a healthy organ from a donor.
U.S. Patients
Individuals within the United States who are receiving medical treatment or care.
- Grasp the scope of organ transplantation in the U.S., including the number of patients waiting for an organ transplant.
Verified Answer
JW
Jason WingertMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
As of my last update in 2023, approximately 100,000 U.S. patients are currently waiting for an organ transplant. This number fluctuates slightly over time but remains around this figure.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the scope of organ transplantation in the U.S., including the number of patients waiting for an organ transplant.