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The nurse is caring for the client who has been in a coma for two months. He has signed a donor card, but the wife is opposed to the idea of organ donation. How should the nurse handle the topic of organ donation with the wife?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Discussing organ donation with the wife while the client is still alive may cause distress, especially given her opposition. The nurse should refrain from raising the topic until after the clientÔÇÖs death, respecting her emotional state and hospital policy, which typically involves organ donation teams post-mortem.