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What complications might arise when a jehovah's witness child needs a blood transfusion?

a. the parents might ask for blood only from another jehovah's witness.
b. the parents might refuse the blood transfusion on religious grounds.
c. the parents might need to consult with the ministers of their church.
d. no complications arise from this situation.

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The answer is B. The legal refusal of blood, most of Jehovah's Witnesses carry a card that says NO BLOOD for legal purposes.

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A blood transfusion might be refused on religious grounds because Jehovah's Witnesses believe that blood is sacred. 
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