The transplant clinic social worker is completing a social history on a patient with end-stage renal disease who is being evaluated for transplant.Which statement by the patient warrants further action?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

IV drug use is a contraindication to transplantation.A patient who reports using any recreational drugs should be evaluated further for other types of drug use.Family support is critical during posttransplant care.Adherence to dialysis indicates probable success in adhering to future treatment plans.A patient history of active or recent malignancy is a contraindication to transplantation.

The Transplant Clinic Social Worker Is Completing a Social History