A Preoperative Client Has Called the Nurse About His or Her

A preoperative client has called the nurse about his or her upcoming surgical procedure, 6 weeks from now. He or she is concerned about receiving blood after surgery for fear of acquiring a blood-borne disease. What is the nurse's most appropriate response?

A) Instruct the client to notify the physician promptly.
B) Remind the client that blood is tested prior to administration, guaranteeing it is free of disease.
C) Ask the client if he or she has ever had any other blood products in the past.
D) Explain to the client the practice of autologous blood donation.