The nurse is caring for a patient after abdominal surgery and significant blood loss. A life-saving blood transfusion has been ordered but the patient refuses it. Which action does the nurse take first?

Examine one’s own feelings about religious beliefs guiding life decisions. Although the question does not state the patient has refused the transfusion for religious reasons, the nurse must first examine feelings about religious beliefs guiding life decisions. Once in this space, the nurse can assess the patient's competency to make such decisions. Concerns must be brought to the medical team for further management. Encouraging the patient to receive the transfusion and asking to be removed from the patient's care team are not the appropriate actions.

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Topics: Communication & Documentation Medication and Blood Products Health Care Ethics, Law, and Policy Health Promotion Hematology/Oncology

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