The Nurse Reinforced Teaching for a Patient Awaiting a Heart

question 36

Multiple Choice

The nurse reinforced teaching for a patient awaiting a heart transplant.Which statements indicate that the patient understands the usual criteria used for a potential heart donor? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Age less than 55 years
• B) No hypertension or diabetes
• C) Absence of malignant disease
• D) Presence of no active infections
• E) Presence of no significant cardiac disease
• F) Weight within 35 lb of prospective recipient

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