After completing this activity, the learner will be able to:

• define intestinal failure.
•  list 3 common predisposing conditions leading to transplant of liver, intestine, or kidneys. 
• list nursing responsibilities in preparing patient for transplant surgery. 
• describe components of the nursing assessment in the postoperative transplant patient.
• describe normal versus abnormal appearance of a stoma. 
• explain the steps in caring for a transplant surgical incision.
• list the findings on assessment of complications in a post-op kidney transplant patient.
• describe the process of changing an ostomy appliance.
• describe the need for a PTC drain and the process for changing a PTC drain dressing
• detail the proper aseptic care of a Foley catheter 
• describe the medications ordered for a transplant patient and their purposes.
• describe how transplant medications may affect a patient's lab values.
• identify the different members of the psychosocial team and how they assist transplant patients.