The client had a liver transplant and asks the nurse if she really needs all of those medications.How should the nurse respond?" Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

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The nurse should provide an accurate and truthful answer to the client's question. It is important to explain that the medications are necessary to prevent rejection of the new liver, as the client's immune system may recognize the transplanted organ as foreign and attack it. D is incorrect because new research does not indicate that immunosuppressant drugs are only needed for six months after transplant. A is partially correct but provides a vague timeline. B is incorrect as it is not currently possible to grow enough liver cells to support life. E is an inaccurate statement as the client's physician ordered the medications for a specific reason.

The Client Had a Liver Transplant and Asks the Nurse