A Family Has Given Consent for Organ Donation for a Patient

question 9

Multiple Choice

A family has given consent for organ donation for a patient who has been declared brain dead.The family is visiting the room for the first time since giving this consent.Which nursing interventions are indicated? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.

• A)Explain that the mechanical ventilator is helping the patient continue to breathe.
• B)Speak to the patient in a normal tone of voice.
• C)Explain why the cardiac monitor continues to show a heart rate and ECG tracing.
• D)Refer to the patient in terms of being dead.
• E)Explain that intravenous lines and medications are being given to protect organ function.

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