A Patient with Lung Cancer Who Is Expected to Die

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient with lung cancer who is expected to die within a few days is being given a blood transfusion. Family members, who realize death is imminent, ask, "Why are you giving a blood transfusion when we all know death is just around the corner?" Which response by the nurse to the family is most appropriate?

• A)"That question is best answered by the physician during rounds."
• B)"It is my duty as a nurse to continue to administer life-prolonging treatments until the patient dies."
• C)"The blood will raise the hemoglobin level, which will increase energy level and sense of well-being."
• D)"The transfusion will help increase the patient's oxygen levels. It will not prolong life, but will increase comfort."

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