Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 1537 of 2368
A nurse is preparing to care for a client who is a Jehovah's Witness. Which belief should the nurse recognize as the most defining one in health care?
- Organ donation and transplantation are strictly prohibited for all members
- Faith healing by elders must replace all medical treatment during illness
- Prayer for comfort is not permitted during hospitalization of any member
- Receiving blood by transfusion is strictly prohibited, even one's own stored blood
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Correct answer: Receiving blood by transfusion is strictly prohibited, even one's own stored blood
The strict prohibition against receiving blood by transfusion is the most defining belief. Organ donation is allowed, guided by the client's conscience.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Spirituality: Jehovah’s Witnesses Clients. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026