Question

A 37-year-old male patient is admitted to the critical care unit following left lower limb amputation following a chainsaw accident. The patient’s hemoglobin is 5.2 g/dL and he is ordered a blood transfusion. In his chart, the nurse notes the patient to be a Jehovah’s Witness. Which should the nurse do *first*?

Accepted Answer

Provide factual information to the patient regarding the blood transfusion order.

Answer

Notify the provider.

Answer

Refuse the blood transfusion order.

Answer

Administer the blood transfusion order without consulting the patient.

Question 11 - Professional Caring and Ethical Practice Practice Test for the CCRN