Multiple Choice
A client with end-stage liver disease is admitted for a transplant workup. The client's spouse states that the client has not stopped drinking alcohol and may be unable to quit for 6 months before the transplant. Which is the most appropriate action for the nurse to implement?
A) Ask the transplant team to place a palliative care referral so the client can learn about the option of hospice instead of transplant
B) Assess the client's motivation to make the necessary self-care changes before and after the transplant
C) Schedule a meeting to enlist the help of family members in encouraging the client to stay sober until the transplant
D) Tell the nurse manager that the client may not be an appropriate transplant candidate
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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