Removal of the transplanted kidney.-rationale: hyperacute rejection isnt treatable; the only way to stop this reaction is to remove the transplanted organ or tissue. although cyclosporine is used to treat acute transplant rejection, it doesnt halt hyperacute rejection. bone marrow transplant isnt effective against hyperacute rejection of a kidney transplant. methylprednisolone sodium succinate may be given i.v. to treat acute organ rejection, but its ineffective against hyperacute rejection.client needs category: physiological integrityclient needs subcategory: reduction of risk potentialcognitive level: knowledgereference: smeltzer, s.c., et al. brunner and suddarths textbook of medical surgical-nursing, 11th ed. philadelphia: lippincott williams & wilkins, 2008, p. 1562.
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