A patient is being evaluated for a kidney transplant.Which individual is most likely the best candidate to donate this organ?
A)A live donor from a donor bank
B)Live kidney transplant from the patient's spouse
C)Cadaver kidney transplant
D)Live kidney transplant from a brother

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Live kidney transplants generally have better outcomes than those from deceased donors, and a sibling, due to genetic similarities, is often the best match for organ compatibility, reducing the risk of rejection.

A Patient Is Being Evaluated for a Kidney Transplant