Solved

A Patient Who Is a Jehovah's Witness Refuses Life-Saving Blood

Question 31

Multiple Choice

A patient who is a Jehovah's Witness refuses life-saving blood or blood products and will probably die without them.What nursing intervention is the best?


A) Try to argue with the patient about his beliefs.
B) Separate the patient from family, visitors, or religious leaders who support the patient's beliefs.
C) Lecture the patient about the fact that these beliefs may be harmful to self and may result in death.
D) Show respect for the patient's right to his own belief system.Notify the nursing supervisor and possibly obtain an ethics committee consultation.

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Unlock this Answer For Free Now!

View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions

qr-code

Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks

upload documents

Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents