The nurse is caring for a patient who has been declared brain dead.The patient is considered a potential organ donor.To proceed with donation,the nurse understands that

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After brain death has been determined,the organs must be perfused to maintain viability.Therefore,the patient remains on life support even though he or she is legally dead.A signed donor card indicates the individual's wishes; however,most organ procurement agencies require family consent even if a donor card has been signed.In most states,the health care surrogate or proxy is required to give consent for organ donation.After brain death has been determined,perfusion and oxygenation of organs are maintained until organs can be removed in the operating room.

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