Which statement regarding organ donation is accurate?
A) Organ donation is a choice only the patient can make for him- or herself.
B) Hospitals must have written protocols for the identification of potential organ donors.
C) Organ donation must be requested by the nurse caring for the dying patient.
D) Individual institutional policies govern how organ donation requests are made.

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The Social Security Act Section 1138 requires that hospitals have written protocols for the identification of potential organ donors.The Joint Commission has a standard on organ donation.The nurse must notify the organ procurement official to approach the family with a donation request.

Which Statement Regarding Organ Donation Is Accurate