Multiple Choice
A nurse is caring for a young patient recovering from a traumatic car accident.The patient has lost a lot of blood and is in need of a blood transfusion.The patient states< "I'm a Jehovah's Witness," and will not accept the blood.The nurse knows the patient will likely not survive if they do not receive the blood.What action should the nurse take?
A) Administer the blood anyway; the patient will die without it.
B) Try to talk the family into signing the consent for the blood.
C) Call the physician and report the patient's decision.
D) Stop all care for the patient to respect their wishes.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q1: Which statement best describes the Code of
Q4: What element in health care is most
Q6: A nurse is educating a group of
Q7: A patient with cancer has decided to
Q7: Which ethical principle is applied when the
Q8: Which action by the nurse shows an
Q10: The nurse is educating a coworker on
Q13: The nurse has an adequate understanding of
Q16: A nurse is educating students on physician-assisted
Q25: A young woman has come to the