The nurse is caring for a postoperative renal transplant recipient from a cadaver donor in the critical care unit.After seeing minimal urine output in the catheter for most of the day,the patient expresses concern to the nurse.What is the best response by the nurse?

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There are many factors that can delay normal functioning of a transplanted renal graft (e.g.,prolonged cold times,altered perfusion states during surgery).A kidney from a cadaver may not function immediately,and hemodialysis may be needed until it functions adequately.This is not necessarily a sign that the kidneys have failed and need removal or that the patient is experiencing acute rejection.There is also no indication that a retransplant needs to occur.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Postoperative Renal Transplant Recipient