Question

The client is getting ready for discharge after a solid organ transplant. Which of the following statements made by the client alerts the nurse to the need for clarification of the post-transplant drug regimen?

A.) "If I develop an infection, I should stop taking my corticosteroid."
B.) "If I have tenderness over the area of the transplant, I will call the transplant team right away."
C.) "I should avoid people who are ill or who have an infection because I am somewhat immunosuppressed now."
D.) "I should mix my cyclosporine exactly the way I was taught because it won't work as well if I change my routine."

Answer 1

The client's statement that alerts the nurse to the need for clarification of the post-transplant drug regimen is that they should stop taking corticosteroids if they develop an infection.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct statement from the client that alerts the nurse to the need for clarification of the post-transplant drug regimen is A.) "If I develop an infection, I should stop taking my corticosteroid."

This is incorrect because corticosteroids, like cyclosporine, are immunosuppressive drugs that are given to transplant recipients to prevent rejection. If the client develops an infection, stopping the corticosteroid can lead to an increased risk of rejection, as the immune system might become more active. Therefore, the client should continue taking the corticosteroids as prescribed and inform the healthcare team about any signs of infection.