The preoperative patient has called the nurse about his upcoming surgical procedure, which will be ...

The preoperative patient has called the nurse about his upcoming surgical procedure, which will be six weeks from now. He is concerned about receiving blood after surgery for fear of acquiring a bloodborne disease.
 
  Which of the following might the nurse do?
 
  A) Instruct the patient to notify the physician.
  B) Remind the patient that blood is tested prior to administration, making it safe and free of disease.
  C) Ask the patient if he has ever had any blood products.
  D) Explain to the patient the use of autologous blood donation.
  E) Instruct patient to refuse transfusion.