A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is a Practicing

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client who is a practicing Jehovah's Witness. The physician orders two units of packed cells based on his low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. The nurse states to the surgeon that it is unethical to go against the patient's beliefs even though his blood counts are very low. What is the best description of the nurse's intentions?

A) Acting in the patient's best interest
B) Siding with the patient over the surgeon
C) Observing institutional policies
D) Being legally responsible