A patient in a correctional facility requests to refuse a medically necessary blood transfusion on religious grounds. The nurse should first:
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A
Override the refusal and administer the transfusion to prevent harm
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B
Document the refusal, ensure informed refusal is completed, and notify the physician
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C
Consult the correctional officer to determine if the refusal is permitted
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D
Contact the patient's family to obtain surrogate consent