Question 1
The nurse should suspect that a patient recovering from a liver transplant is experiencing acute rejection if what is found during assessment? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ Colorless bile
◦ Constipation
◦ Swollen and tender graft site
◦ Malaise and fatigue
◦ Tea-colored urine
Question 2
A patient is being discharged to home after receiving a liver transplant. What should the nurse instruct the patient and family to do to reduce the risk of developing an infection? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ Wash hands before eating and after using the bathroom.
◦ Wear a mask when in a crowd for the first few months post transplant.
◦ Obtain vaccinations with live vaccines.
◦ Wash, peel, and cook all fruits and vegetables.
◦ Remove plants and flowers in vases from the home.
When using an interpreter, the nurse should pose questions directly to the patient, not the interpre
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Patient Teaching
Patient teaching: nose and sinus assessment
Portable tabletop equipment that provides support for recipients receiving massage.