A 52-year-old patient with End-Stage Kidney Disease related to alcoholism is in need of a kidney transplant. The patient's identical twin sister, who is in good health, has agreed to donate one of her kidneys. Both sisters were admitted to the same hospital for the procedure.
What is the RNs role for the kidney transplant recipient in the immediate post-operative period?
What is the RNs role for the kidney donor in the immediate post-operative period?
Are there ethical considerations associated with this kidney donation? Explain.
Should the sister be financially compensated for her donation? Why or why not?
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