As an RN, you recognize that to practice the ethical principle of autonomy (i.e., respect for an individual's right to self-determination and individual liberty) you would practice which of he following? Select all that apply
a. Protect the physical privacy of patients
b. Be sure that patients have consented to all treatments and procedures
c. Provide attorney's with all relevant information if it will help a patient's legal case
d. Release patient information of any kind to all family members who request it
e. Discuss patients with other professional nurses who are not involved in the patient's care
f. Become familiar with state laws and facility policies dealing with advance directives
A, B, F
To practice the principle of autonomy, an RN would protect the physical privacy of patients, be sure
that patients have consented to all treatments and procedures, and become familiar with state and
facility policies dealing with advance directives. Nurses should not release patient information of any
kind unless there is a signed release. Patient information should not be discussed with anyone who is
not professionally involved in the patient's care..
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