Which of the Following Ethical Principles Is the Foundation of Informed

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ethical principles is the foundation of informed consent?

• A) Beneficence
• B) Justice
• C) Nonmaleficence
• D) Autonomy

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Definitions:

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual or group to carry out a particular economic activity (such as making a specific product) more efficiently than another activity.

Domestic Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative use of a country's resources when choosing to produce a particular good or service.

Domestic Supply

The total amount of a good or service that is available from domestic producers within a country, influencing national prices and availability.

Domestic Demand

The overall desire for merchandise and services within a nation's boundaries.