The nurse is caring for a patient who has a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 3.Discussions have been held with the family about withdrawing life support.Which statement by the nurse best describes requirements that must be met to sustain Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation?
A) "I need to notify the local Organ Procurement Organization of my patient's impending death."
B) "I will contact the provider to obtain informed consent for organ donation."
C) "The charge nurse will notify the local Organ Procurement Organization once the patient has been pronounced brain dead."
D) "I need the physician to evaluate my patient's suitability for organ donation."
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