A client of the Roman Catholic religion has given birth to a premature baby with very serious respiratory difficulties. Based on the client's religion, it is important for the nurse to understand that the client may:
a. want the infant to be baptized because its life is in danger.
b. be opposed to blood transfusions.
c. want to receive Holy Communion for herself as soon as possible.
d. require that the body part or tissues (such as the placenta) be buried.
ANS: A
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