The nurse is caring for a member of the Jewish faith who needs to undergo a critical procedure on Saturday.The patient is refusing the procedure because it is scheduled to be done on the Sabbath.The nurse impresses on the patient the urgency of the procedure,stating that delaying the procedure would put his life at risk.The patient continues to refuse.What should the nurse do?

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Nurses need to identify and contact patients' religious and spiritual leaders before problems occur.Nurses work with these leaders to mediate in times of crises.Canceling the procedure may occur,but not at this time.Doing so prematurely could lead to the patient's death.A family member cannot make decisions for a competent patient.Having the procedure done against the patient's wishes cannot be done.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Member of the Jewish