Which Information in a Patient's History Indicates to the Nurse

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which information in a patient's history indicates to the nurse that the patient is not an appropriate candidate for kidney transplantation?

• A) The patient has type 1 diabetes.
• B) The patient has metastatic lung cancer.
• C) The patient has a history of chronic hepatitis C infection.
• D) The patient is infected with the human immunodeficiency virus.

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Definitions:

Pontiac

An influential leader among the Native American tribes of the Great Lakes region in the 18th century, known for leading a rebellion against the British military presence (1763-1766).

Indian Uprisings

Collective acts of rebellion or resistance by indigenous peoples against colonial or national governments, often to defend their territories, way of life, and rights.

Appalachians

A natural geological feature, specifically a vast mountain range in Eastern North America, rich in biodiversity and natural resources.

Paxton Boys

A group of frontier settlers in colonial Pennsylvania who formed a vigilante movement in 1763, targeting and killing Native Americans in what they perceived as a form of self-defense.