Bessie, a practicing Jehovah's Witness, has been told that a surgery is needed. The nurse caring for the client is aware of the client's religious preferences. Based on Bessie's religion, the nurse appropriately documents which of the following?
A)The client is prohibited from having any type of surgery.
B)The client cannot receive blood and blood products.
C)The client is prohibited from taking synthetic drugs.
D)The client can donate her organs.

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Bessie, a practicing Jehovah's Witness, cannot receive blood and blood products. Surgery and synthetic drugs are not prohibited to its members, but drugs containing blood are not acceptable. Members of this religion are prohibited from organ donation.

Bessie, a Practicing Jehovah's Witness, Has Been Told That a Surgery