A 53-year-old patient with Stage D heart failure and type 2 diabetes asks the nurse whether heart transplant is a possible therapy.Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

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Indications for a heart transplant include end-stage heart failure (Stage D),but other factors such as coping skills,family support,and patient motivation to follow the rigorous posttransplant regimen are also considered.Diabetic patients who have well-controlled blood glucose levels may be candidates for heart transplant.Although heart transplants can be associated with many complications,this response does not address the patient's question.

A 53-Year-Old Patient with Stage D Heart Failure and Type