The nurse is providing care for a patient of the Jehovah's Witness faith. Based on the nurse's knowledge of the patient's religious beliefs, the nurse would question which of the following orders?
A) Obtain vital signs every shift
B) Regular diet as tolerated
C) Activity as tolerated
D) Infuse 1 unit packed red blood cells

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Some interventions may be declined because of religious affiliation (e.g., blood transfusion for a Jehovah's Witness, pork-based insulin for a Muslim patient).

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