A Patient with Lung Cancer Who Expected to Die Within

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient with lung cancer who 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?" What should the nurse respond to the family?

• 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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