The nurse is talking with a client about the need for immunosuppressant medications after a kidney transplant in the coming week.The client says,"I understand why I need these medications for the new kidney,but I don't understand why my body doesn't reject the kidneys I have." What is the nurse's best response?

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The nurse's best response is to provide an explanation of how the immune system works. Answer C explains that as we develop, our immune system learns to identify self-cells, which prevents the body from rejecting its own organs. This explanation is simple enough for the client to understand and provides a clear rationale for why immunosuppressant medications are necessary after a kidney transplant. Answers A, B, and D are not helpful or accurate responses to the client's question.

The Nurse Is Talking with a Client About the Need