The spouse of a comatose client who has severe internal bleeding refuses to allow transfusions of whole blood because they are Jehovah’s Witnesses. What action should the nurse take?
1
Institute the ordered blood transfusion because the client’s survival depends on volume replacement.
2
Clarify the reason why the transfusion is necessary and explain the implications if there is no transfusion.
3
Phone the health care provider for an administrative order to give the transfusion under these circumstances.
4
Give the spouse a treatment refusal form to sign and notify the health care provider that a court order can now be sought.