Question

A patient tells his healthcare provider that he is a jehovahs witness. what action should be displayed by the healthcare provider to show support for his spiritual beliefs?

Answer 1

-Alert the other members of the healthcare team to the patient's preferences.

-Ask the hospital chaplain to offer guidance in accommodating the man's wishes.

-Try to reach the man's family so that they can help advise you about his care

Explanation: I just did this question and if you pay close attention to the patient the answers would have made clear sense..

Answer 2

The nurse should be aware that Jehovah's Witnesses do not accept blood and blood products, because they strongly believe in not ingesting blood in any form. A patient's beliefs and principles of life should be honored and the patient should be allowed to decide if he or she wants a transfusion or not. Making a decision on behalf of the patient that is against the patient's life principles or religious practices may significantly affect his or her spiritual well-being and purpose of life. The patient's family may be consulted, but the patient should be allowed to participate in decision making. No blood components, not even red blood cells, are accepted by Jehovah's Witnesses.