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APRN has a patient who is a Jehovah's Witness. She is scheduled to have a hysterectomy due to uterine cancer in a week with a specialist. True or False?

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The subject of the question is Medicine. A Jehovah's Witness is an individual who follows the religious beliefs and practices of the Jehovah's Witness denomination. It is important for the APRN and the specialist to discuss any concerns or requirements related to the surgical procedure as a Jehovah's Witness.

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The subject of the question is Medicine.

A Jehovah's Witness is an individual who follows the religious beliefs and practices of the Jehovah's Witness denomination. One key belief of Jehovah's Witnesses is the refusal of blood transfusions, as they interpret the Bible's command to abstain from consuming blood as including transfusions.

Based on this information, it is possible that the patient may have concerns or specific requirements related to the surgical procedure as a Jehovah's Witness. It is important for the APRN and the specialist to discuss these concerns and accommodate the patient's religious beliefs if possible.

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