A kidney transplant coordinator receives a call from a recipient at 4 years post-transplant reporting decreased urine output and 3 kg weight gain over 3 days. The FIRST priority is:
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A
Schedule a routine clinic visit within 2 weeks
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B
Direct the patient to the emergency department immediately
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C
Advise increased fluid intake and recheck in 48 hours
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D
Adjust the diuretic dose over the phone