Which of the following is TRUE about Jehova's Witnesses and blood transfusions?
a. Many agree to blood transfusions.
b. They do not allow use of volume expanders.
c. Allow blood transfusion for elective surgery only.
d. They will usually accept only one unit of blood.
A
Many Jehovah's Witnesses agree to autologous blood transfusions. Some Jehovah's Witnesses allow the use of certain blood volume expanders and carry a card identifying the desired expanders.
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