The nurse is caring for a client who will be undergoing surgery in several weeks. The client states, "I would like to give my own blood to be used in case I need it during surgery." What is the appropriate nursing response?
A) "This surgery has a very low chance of hemorrhage, so you will not need blood."
B) "Let me refer you to the blood bank so they can provide you with information."
C) "Unfortunately, your own blood cannot be reinfused during surgery."
D) "We now have artificial blood products, so giving your own blood is not necessary."

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