Group therapy is strongly encouraged, but not mandatory, in an inpatient psychiatric unit. The unit manager's policy is that clients can make a choice about whether or not to attend group therapy
Which ethical principle does the unit manager's policy preserve? 1. Justice
2. Autonomy
3. Veracity
4. Beneficence
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Rationale: The unit manager's policy regarding voluntary client participation in group therapy preserves the ethical principle of autonomy. The principle of autonomy presumes that individuals are capable of making independent decisions for themselves and that health-care workers must respect these decisions.
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How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer rounding to one decimal place.
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