A 10-year-old girl has been admitted to the ICU after she suffered a severe laceration on her arm. Due to heavy hemorrhaging, the child needs a blood transfusion
Her parents, however, who are Jehovah's Witnesses, do not believe in blood transfusions and refuse the treatment. What would be the best action for the nurse to take?
A) Assist the physician in performing a blood transfusion for the girl, against her parents' wishes.
B) Refuse to assist the physician in performing a blood transfusion, to respect the parents' wishes.
C) Consult the hospital's risk management department before acting.
D) Schedule a conference with the parents to explain why an infusion is medically necessary.
C
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