A client is admitted to the unit following a motor vehicle accident. The nurse is reviewing the chart for any possible restrictions that could impact client care. The nurse notices that this client has an ordered blood transfusion
Which factor in the review of the client could most likely affect competent care? A) Dietary restrictions
B) Language
C) Nationality
D) Religious beliefs
D
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Religious beliefs could affect competent care in this case, if the client belongs to the religious group, Jehovah's Witnesses. This group prohibits blood transfusions and they will never eat anything that has ever contained blood. Dietary restrictions can be overcome by asking the family to bring food prepared at home, and language barriers can be overcome with the help of an interpreter. Nationality does not interfere with competent care.
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