The Ethical Principle of Autonomy Is Not Applicable in Which

question 12

Multiple Choice

The ethical principle of autonomy is not applicable in which patient situation?

• A)The patient does not speak or understand the English language.
• B)The patient is unaware of who or where he or she is.
• C)The patient has been in a long-term care facility for 10 years.
• D)The patient has values that conflict with the caregiver's values.

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Definitions:

Medical Model

A way of viewing and treating mental disorders as caused by biological factors and diagnosable through specific symptoms, similar to physical diseases.

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by patterns of behavior or thought that are significantly disruptive to a person’s functioning and well-being.

Treatable

Refers to conditions, diseases, or disorders that can be managed or cured through medical interventions or other methods.

Disordered

Exhibiting or characterized by a disruption in the normal or typical functioning, often referring to psychological or physiological conditions.