A patient asks the nurse about the possibility of donating blood for his upcoming surgery. Which information should the nurse provide?. Select all that apply.

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A) Approval from the surgeon or healthcare provider is necessary to ensure that the patient is a suitable candidate for donating blood for their own use, considering their medical condition and the specifics of the upcoming surgery.C) The patient's overall health status is a critical factor in determining their eligibility for blood donation, including autologous donations (donating blood for one's own use). Good health is a prerequisite to ensure that the donation will not adversely affect the patient.D) An intermittent fever indicates a potential underlying infection or condition that could make blood donation unsafe, both for the patient and for the safety of the blood supply, even in the case of autologous donations.

A Patient Asks the Nurse About the Possibility of Donating