The Family of a Patient Who Is Showing Signs of Impending

question 14

Multiple Choice

The family of a patient who is showing signs of impending death tells a nurse that they would like for any organs that can be used to be donated.What action should the nurse implement?

• A) Wait until the patient has died before discussing organ donation with the family.
• B) Tell the family that the patient has not signed a consent, so the organs cannot be donated.
• C) Check the patient's record to see whether the physician has written an order for the patient to have organs donated.
• D) Notify the physician of the family's wishes.

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