The nurse is caring for a patient who is approaching death. When must the nurse notify the organ bank?

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1. It is the law that institutions notify the organ bank when death is imminent.
2. Many times an organ donation card is not signed, but the bank must be notified.
3. Prior to informing the family, they should have been informed about the death.
4. In many cases, the potential donor has not signed a donor card or indicated intent to donate prior to death. Prior to informing the family, they should have been informed about the death.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Approaching