What complication unique to kidney transplant recipients should nursing assessment include?
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Correct answer: Malignancy (e.g., skin cancer) and bone disease from immunosuppression
Long-term immunosuppression increases risk for malignancies, bone disease, cardiovascular issues—so nursing surveillance is needed.
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