Which of the following is an important part of the preoperative process for a patient preparing for a kidney transplant?
A)Ensuring the patient's pain is under control
B)Performing hemodialysis a week before the surgery
C)Assessing the patient's teeth for gingivitis and tooth decay
D)Both A and B

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An important part of the preoperative process for a patient preparing for a kidney transplant is assessing the patient's mouth for gingivitis and tooth decay. The patient who is receiving a kidney through transplantation is at increased risk for infection. Infection may arise from a variety of sources, including through the surgical procedure itself; however there may be minor bodily infections that contribute to sepsis. The patient with gum disease or tooth decay has mouth infections that could spread in an immunocompromised patient.

Which of the Following Is an Important Part of the Preoperative