The nurse is caring for a client with advanced dementia who is refusing to cooperate with the initiation of a blood transfusion. Which action should the nurse take?

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In cases where a client with advanced dementia refuses treatment, it's important to respect their autonomy to the extent possible, document the refusal, and then reassess the situation or seek alternative approaches. Consulting mental health (A) might not directly address the immediate need for a decision on the blood transfusion. Explaining the necessity of the blood (C) to a client with advanced dementia may not be effective due to their cognitive condition. Administering the blood after the client calms down (D) without proper consent or understanding could be ethically and legally problematic.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Advanced Dementia