The nurse is caring for a dying client who is a member of the Orthodox Church of America. As a caring intervention, what should the nurse ask the family?
1. Whether they would like the nurse to notify their pastor for last rites
2. Whether they would give the nurse their funeral plans
3. Whether they want to consider organ donation
4. Whether they want to stop the blood transfusions
Answer: 1
1. The nurse demonstrates caring by asking the family whether they are interested in having last rites performed for their family member.
2. Asking the family about funeral arrangements at this time would be an insensitive action by the nurse.
3. Generally, the hospital has a representative or the doctor discuss organ donation with the family.
4. Jehovah's Witness members do not allow blood transfusions.
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