You have worked with Mr. J while he has been in hemodialysis helping him to adjust work patterns accordingly. Mr. J has recently learned that he is eligible for a kidney transplant. Although this is good news for Mr. J, you also know that the procedure is not without complications. The major complication of kidney transplantation is:

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Rejection is the major complication of kidney transplantation. This is because the body's immune system may view the new kidney as foreign and attack it, leading to failure of the transplant. Close monitoring and use of immunosuppressive medications can help reduce the risk of rejection. Paralysis, septicemia, and emphysema are not directly related to kidney transplantation.

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