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During the Health History Interview of a Patient Diagnosed with Postoperative

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During the health history interview of a patient diagnosed with postoperative urinary retention, the nurse asks if the patient is taking what medication to stimulate micturition?


Definitions:

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision, often used in the context of moral, ethical, or governance discussions.

Do No Harm

A fundamental principle in healthcare and bioethics that emphasizes the importance of avoiding causing unnecessary injury or suffering to patients.

Self-Determination

The process by which a person controls their own life, often associated with the principle that patients have the right to make their own healthcare decisions.

Informed Consent

A process by which a patient voluntarily confirms their willingness to undergo a particular medical intervention, after being informed of all the risks, benefits, and alternatives.

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