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penza

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The nurse is caring for a child involved in an automobile accident whose family has been informed that the child is brain dead. Which of the following teachings might the nurse provide the family regarding organ donation?
 
  A) The nurse should ask about organ donation when the family is informed of their child's condition.
  B) The nurse should explain that written consent is necessary for the organ donation.
  C) The nurse should make sure the parents know that procurement of organs may mar their child's appearance.
  D) The nurse should make sure the parents know that they will be responsible for expenses related to organ procurement.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for terminally ill children in a hospital setting. With which of the following children would the nurse consult regarding the continuation or withdrawal of treatment?
 
  A) A 4-year-old with an inoperable brain tumor
  B) A 5-year-old with kidney failure
  C) A 6-year-old with life-threatening injuries
  D) A 7-year-old with end-stage leukemia


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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Written consent is necessary for organ donation, so the family must be appropriately informed and educated. The discussion of organ donation should be separate from the discussion of impending death or brain death notification. Families need to know that procurement of the organs does not mar the child's appearance, so that an open casket at the child's funeral is still possible if the family desires. All expenses for organ procurement are borne by the recipient's family, not the donor's.

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Children older than the age of 7 may assent to the continuation or withdrawal of treatment. Prior to this age, end-of-life decisions are generally made by the parents or legal guardians.


penza

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

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