An Otherwise Healthy 40-Year-Old Woman Who Is Brought into the Emergency

Multiple Choice

An otherwise healthy 40-year-old woman who is brought into the emergency room (ER) with an overdose is declared brain dead and evaluated for organ donation. On her driver's license, the "Organ Donor" box is checked and there is a legal witness signature present. Identify the action to be taken next by the ER nurse.

A) Prepare the body for transfer to the operating room for organ removal.
B) Order appropriate tests for tissue typing.
C) Contact the organ procurement organization.
D) Pack the body in ice to lower metabolism and prevent deterioration of the organs.