The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Been

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who has been declared brain dead.The patient is considered a potential organ donor.In order to proceed with donation,the nurse understands that:

• A) a signed donor card mandates that organs be retrieved in the event of brain death.
• B) after brain death has been determined, perfusion and oxygenation of organs is maintained until organs can be removed in the operating room.
• C) the healthcare proxy does not need to give consent for the retrieval of organs.
• D) once a patient has been established as brain dead, life support is withdrawn and organs are retrieved.

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