A preoperative client has called the nurse about his upcoming surgical procedure, 6 weeks from now. He is concerned about receiving blood after surgery for fear of acquiring a bloodborne disease
What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
A) Instruct the client to notify the physician promptly.
B) Remind the client that blood is tested prior to administration, guaranteeing it is free of disease.
C) Ask the client if he has ever had any other blood products in the past.
D) Explain to the client the practice of autologous blood donation.
Ans: D
Feedback:
Because of the fears of hepatitis B and human immunodeficiency virus infection associated with blood transfusion, donation of autologous blood (one's own blood) for surgery is becoming a common practice. If the client wishes, provide the necessary information about blood donation if the client is seen a number of weeks before surgery.
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