A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is scheduled for a kidney transplantation. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Rejection can occur at any time. Hyperacute rejection happens within minutes to hours, and acute rejection typically occurs within days to months. Life-long vigilance is required. B. Daily weight monitoring is a critical component of post-transplant care. Rapid weight gain is one of the earliest and most objective indicators of fluid retention, which can signal that the new kidney is not filtering effectively or that the body is beginning to reject the organ. C. In a successful living-donor transplant, urine production usually begins immediately. A lack of urine (oliguria or anuria) in the first 12 hours is a medical emergency that may indicate a blood clot or technical failure. D. A fever is never expected after a transplant. Because the patient is on immunosuppressants, even a low-grade fever can be the only sign of a serious infection or an early sign of organ rejection.