A client with ESRD is considering home-based peritoneal dialysis. The nurse should assess the client's home environment for which essential factor to ensure successful treatment?

A. This statement is incorrect. In living donor kidney transplantation, the donor's kidney is surgically removed and transplanted directly into the recipient's body during the same surgical procedure.

B. This statement is incorrect. While both the donor and recipient will undergo surgeries simultaneously, they will be in separate operating rooms.

C. This statement is correct. During the kidney transplant, the donor's kidney is placed in the recipient's lower abdomen, and the recipient's native kidneys, if present and non-functional, may be removed or left in place, depending on the circumstances.

D. This statement is incorrect. The donor's kidney is typically transplanted into the lower abdomen on the opposite side from the recipient's native failed kidney to ensure proper blood supply and surgical access.

A. Telling the client they must accept their condition without resistance may invalidate their emotions and not allow them to express their feelings freely.

B. While positivity is essential, avoiding focusing on negative emotions may hinder therapeutic communication and the client's ability to express their true feelings.

C. This is the correct answer. Therapeutic communication involves active listening and providing a safe space for the client to express their feelings openly. The nurse's statement acknowledges the client's emotions and offers support.

D. Encouraging the client to think about positive aspects and avoid dwelling on the negative may not allow the client to process and express their feelings genuinely.