The patient with end stage renal disease is on the transplant waiting list for a kidney. The nurse is aware this patient’s wait time will depend on which factors? Select all that apply.

Blood type , Waiting time , Illness severity. The patient’s position on the waiting list depends upon the patient’s blood type, waiting time, and illness severity. It is not affected by the patient’s taxable income, ethnicity, or ability to travel to the organ.

The patient with end stage renal disease is on the transplant wai...

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