A client has a tumor in his heart and is scheduled for surgery. The client asks the nurse if they will be a candidate for heart transplant if the entire tumor cannot be safely removed. What would be the nurse's best response?
A) "No, a heart tumor is not an indication for a heart transplant."
B) "Yes, if the surgeon cannot get all the tumor, you can be placed on the list for a heart transplant."
C) "That will be up to your cardiologist."
D) "That decision would be based entirely on how well you tolerate your first cardiac surgery."
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q11: The nursing instructor is giving a class
Q12: A nurse caring for a client who
Q13: A client has been admitted for a
Q14: The organ donor nurse is talking with
Q15: The nurse is caring for a client
Q17: Bruising and bleeding of the heart may
Q18: A client who has opted to undergo
Q19: When discussing the nursing process, the instructor
Q20: You are caring for an 81-year-old client
Q21: You are caring for a client status
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents