A patient declared brain dead after cardiac surgery has been accepted as a potential donor.The family has given consent for donation.The nurse providing care to this patient would expect directions from which provider?

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The organ procurement organization (OPO) coordinator is responsible for managing the organ donation process and providing direction to the healthcare team, including the nurse caring for the potential donor. The surgeon and cardiologist may be involved in the donation process, but are not responsible for directing the nurse's actions. The hospitalist may be involved in the patient's care, but is not typically involved in the organ donation process.

A Patient Declared Brain Dead After Cardiac Surgery Has Been