What Happens to Patients That Meet Criteria for Imminent Death

question 30

Multiple Choice

What happens to patients that meet criteria for imminent death?

• A) They are placed on life support and referred to the organ procurement organizations.
• B) They are referred to the organ procurement organizations at the time of their death.
• C) They are referred to the organ procurement organizations in a timely manner.
• D) They are referred to a practitioner to make the decision if they are candidates for organ donation.

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