The Nurse Is Caring for a 39-Year-Old Whose Renogram Indicates

question 83

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a 39-year-old whose renogram indicates rejection of a recently transplanted kidney.Which of the following statements by the nurse is best?

• A)"I'm sure this is not the news you were hoping for today.I will call the chaplain."
• B)"I imagine this is very hard to contemplate.If you want to talk about the test results, I'd be happy to help answer any questions you may have."
• C)"I'm sorry the test results weren't good.Did your health-care provider tell you if more tests need to be done? I could help you schedule those."
• D)"Don't give up.You could go back on the transplant list if you want to consider that option."

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Definitions:

Endocrine Gland

An endocrine gland is a gland that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions.

Target Tissue

Specific tissues or cells in an organism that are affected by specific hormones or drugs.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver.

Gluconeogenesis

A metabolic pathway that results in the generation of glucose from certain non-carbohydrate carbon substrates such as lactate, glycerol, and glucogenic amino acids.