A professional nurse committed to the principle of autonomy would be careful to:
a. Provide the information and support a patient needed to make decisions to advance her own interests.
b. Treat each patient fairly, trying to give everyone his or her due.
c. Keep any promises made to a patient or another professional caregiver.
d. Avoid causing harm to a patient.
Answer: a. Provide the information and support a patient needed to make decisions to advance her own interests.
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