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Practice Question

A nurse is caring for a client with an order for a blood transfusion. The client does not wish to receive the blood transfusion due to religious beliefs. What action should the nurse take?

Answer Choices:

Correct Answer:

Reinforce education about the risks of refusal

Rationale:

🩵 When a competent client refuses a blood transfusion due to religious beliefs, the nurse must respect autonomy while ensuring the client is fully informed.

🩵 Providing education about potential consequences, alternatives, and risks ensures the decision is informed, which is a legal and ethical nursing responsibility.

🩵 The nurse must avoid coercion, judgment, or attempting to administer blood against the client’s will, as doing so violates ethical practice and patient rights.

🩵 Documenting the refusal and notifying the healthcare team ensures coordinated care aligned with the client’s wishes.

🩵 Respecting religious refusal maintains cultural sensitivity, supports trust, and upholds ethical standards in patient-centered care.

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W4 NR327 Exam 1

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Question Details
  • Category: RN - Nursing Exam(s)
  • Subcategory: Examplify/Examsoft Exams
  • Domain: MATERNAL & NEWBORN NURSING - EXAMSOFT
  • Answer Choices: 4
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