NCLEX RN Exam Practice Practice Question
A client admitted with a gastric ulcer has been vomiting bright red blood. His hemoglobin level is 5.11 g/dL, and his blood pressure is 100/50 mm Hg. The client and his family state that their religious beliefs do not support the use of blood products and refuse blood transfusions as a treatment for the bleeding. The nurse should collaborate with the physician and family to next:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respecting the client's religious beliefs, the nurse should focus on stabilizing the client with fluid replacement to address hypovolemia, as blood transfusions are refused.
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