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What to do if a sufferer of chronic or accelerated silicosis receive a lung transplant if they are severely underweight, or have severe fever?

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NUTRITION SUPPORT: Evaluate for infection or rejection of the transplant and place on high level nutrtional support.

Answered 12/21/2013

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