Which Finding by the Nurse Assessing a Potential Organ Donor

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which finding by the nurse assessing a potential organ donor would indicate that the patient did not meet the criteria for donation based on brain death?

• A) Apnea
• B) Decorticate posturing
• C) Unresponsiveness
• D) Absence of brainstem reflexes

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Definitions:

HT Receptors

Protein sites located on cell membranes, primarily serotonin receptors, which are involved in transmitting signals within the brain.

DA Receptors

Dopamine receptors, which are a class of G protein-coupled receptors that are targeted by dopamine to mediate its effects.

CRH Receptors

Proteins found in various tissues in the body that bind to corticotropin-releasing hormone, playing a key role in stress response and regulation.

Depressed Individuals

Individuals experiencing a chronic feeling of sadness or a lack of interest, which affects their day-to-day activities.