A nurse lets the transplant coordinator make a request for organ and tissue donation from the patient's family. What is the primary rationale for the nurse's action?

A) The nurse is not as knowledgeable as the coordinator.
B) The nurse is uncomfortable asking the family.
C) The nurse does not want to upset the family.
D) The nurse is following a federal law.

In accordance with federal law, a specially trained professional (e.g., transplant coordinator or social worker) makes requests for organ and tissue donation at the time of every death. Given the complex and sensitive nature of such requests, only specially trained personnel make the requests. Although the nurse may be less knowledgeable than the coordinator, uncomfortable asking the family, or not wanting to upset the family, the primary rationale is to be in accordance with federal law.