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What should be considered when administering blood products to a patient?
What should be considered when administering blood products to a patient?
- The patient's insurance coverage
- The patient's values and cultural beliefs about blood therapy (correct)
- The availability of blood products in the hospital
- The age of the patient
Why is it important to be familiar with agency policies and procedures when a patient refuses a blood transfusion?
Why is it important to be familiar with agency policies and procedures when a patient refuses a blood transfusion?
- To increase the hospital's revenue
- To save time during the treatment process
- To ensure compliance with legal regulations (correct)
- To avoid paperwork
What should be done if a patient refuses a blood transfusion?
What should be done if a patient refuses a blood transfusion?
- Proceed with the blood transfusion against the patient's will
- Ignore the patient's decision and administer the blood transfusion
- Inform the health care provider of the patient's decision (correct)
- Convince the patient to accept the blood transfusion
Why is it necessary to consider a patient's cultural beliefs about blood therapy?
Why is it necessary to consider a patient's cultural beliefs about blood therapy?
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