The client, a Jehovah's Witness scheduled for surgery, has expressed concern that she might receive blood products, an act condemned by her religion. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "You should allow the health care professionals to do whatever is needed to save your life."
B. "Your chances of needing a transfusion during or after surgery are so small that this is not really a problem."
C. "Transfusions are not routine and there are now good alternatives to transfusions if you should lose an excessive amount of blood."
D. "If you are worried about contamination, you could have members of your family make blood donations ahead of time specifically for you."
C
The client's rights and wishes should be respected while providing accurate information for reassurance. Directed donations from family members neither ensure safe blood products nor are sanctioned by the client's religion.
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