Which Patient Could Probably Receive a Blood Transfusion Without Consent

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which patient could probably receive a blood transfusion without consent if the physician obtains a court order?

• A) A 65-year-old nursing home patient
• B) A 20-year-old victim of an industrial accident
• C) A 17-year-old female whose parents refuse a transfusion
• D) A 42-year-old mentally incompetent patient who has a legal guardian present

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