Question

Your assignment will be to summarize the case study presented. Use critical thinking and apply what you have learned in this chapter to answer questions 1 through 4 about this case.

Case Study:
Brandon is a 12-year-old boy who has end-stage renal disease (ESRD). He has been on dialysis for some time. He is a good candidate for kidney transplantation. His parents are anxious and want the transplantation performed now. He is their only child.

1. What are the risks?
2. Does the fact that Brandon is an only child affect his ability to have a transplantation?
3. How long will Brandon have to wait for a kidney transplantation?
4. Medicare covers kidney dialysis but not transplantation. How might surgery be financed?

Your paper must be at least 1 page in length, 12-pt. Times New Roman font with proper spelling, grammar, and formatting. Your paper must include APA style in-text citations and references.

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Answer 1

In the present scenario, Brandon is a 12-year-old boy who has the end-stage renal disease (ESRD). He has been on dialysis for some time. He is a good candidate for kidney transplantation.

1. The major risks with the procedure are infection with the surgery, the risk for bleeding, signs of organ rejection, side effects of the medication used.

2. The kidney transplant will affect the normal ability for several weeks to months. Later he can come back to the normal life.

3. Brandos has waiting for finding a match, blood typing, tissue typing, crossmatch etc

4. Sometimes the kidney transplant may result in financial burden, they can get help from your state to pay for their treatments.