Which absolute contraindication for heart transplantation would the nurse identify when reviewing the medical record of a patient with end-stage heart failure (HF)?
Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
Severe obesity
Age over 70 years
Recurrent life-threatening dysrhythmias
Uncontrolled diabetes with vascular and neurologic complications
Active drug use
Evidence of noncompliance with medical therapy
Confident
Not Sure