A nurse is assigned to care for a terminally ill patient who is of the orthodox Jewish faith. The nurse anticipates the patient will have which opinion of organ donation?

Allowed if approved by a rabbi. For orthodox Judaism, organ transplantation is acceptable only after being approved by a rabbi. In addition, all body parts removed during an autopsy must be replaced prior to burial. Organ donation is acceptable for Catholics and many protestant Christian religions. According to Islamic beliefs, body parts may not be removed after death, however most Muslims have deemed organ transplantation to be acceptable for the greater good. When in doubt, ask a local chaplain, ethics consultant, and/or the patient’s appropriate family member for specific guidance.

A nurse is assigned to care for a terminally ill patient who...

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