A patient who is alert and oriented refuses a blood transfusion based on his personal beliefs. The nurse’s primary ethical responsibility is to:

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Respect the patient's autonomy and right to refuse treatment, and notify the physician.

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Administer the transfusion anyway because it is medically necessary.

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Tell the patient he is making a foolish decision.

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Ask the patient's family to convince him to change his mind.