Which Action by the Nurse Shows an Understanding of the Ethical

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which action by the nurse shows an understanding of the ethical principle of autonomy?

• A) Allowing a patient the right to make decisions regarding his health care even if the nurse does not agree with his decisions.
• B) Making decisions for the patient regarding his care
• C) Disregarding the patient's decisions because they are not "normal" according to society
• D) Consulting the attending physician to make decisions for the patient

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Definitions:

Specialize

The process by which individuals or entities concentrate on producing a limited scope of goods or services to gain efficiency or quality improvements.

Productivity

A measure of the efficiency of production, often calculated as the ratio of outputs produced to inputs used in the production process.

Trade

The act of buying, selling, or exchanging commodities within domestic or international markets.

Mutually Beneficial

A scenario where all parties involved gain advantages or benefits from an arrangement or transaction.